We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「蹉跎歲月」, explained below.
Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「蹉跎歲月」, with its explanation and usage provided below.
Waste: time passes in vain. Time is wasted in vain. Refers to wasting time.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
cuō tuó suì yuè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cho1 to4 seui3 yut6
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.

