4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 969

Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「水流花落」. Check below for details.

The idiom being introduced now is 「水流花落」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

①A metaphor for being unpredictable or erratic. ②A metaphor for the passage of time.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shuǐ liú huā luò

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

seui2 lau4 fa1 lok6

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.