4 characters Idiom and proverb 28 782

Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「謹始慮終」, as shown below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「謹始慮終」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

It means to be cautious at the beginning and consider the end.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jǐn shǐ lǜ zhōng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gan2 chi2 leui6 jung1

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.