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Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「各有千秋」 for better learning.

The idiom being introduced now is 「各有千秋」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Qianqiu: thousand years, extended to mean a long time. Each has its own value of existence. It is a metaphor that everyone has his or her own strengths and characteristics.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

gè yǒu qiān qiū

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gok3 yau5 chin1 chau1

The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.