time is precious(yī kè qiān jīn)

time is precious

The Chinese idiom, Pinyin is y ī K è Qi ā NJ ī n, which means a moment of time is worth thousands of gold. Time is precious. From the Spring Lantern Festival.

Analysis of Idioms

Every minute counts; every day counts

The origin of Idioms

Su Shi's poem "spring night" in Song Dynasty: "a moment of spring night is worth thousands of gold, flowers have fragrance, and the moon has shade. The wind in the geguanlou is thin, and the swing yard is heavy at night. "

Idiom usage

Subject predicate; as predicate, object and attribute; with commendatory meaning. He doesn't even smell snuff. Look at the clock. It's ten minutes to six o'clock. He can't delay his time. (Mao Dun's midnight 10) "the story of children's heroes. Chapter 30": "in front of you, Hua'er's wine is not the same as that of Yecao village. It's a golden moment to meet today's beautiful occasion. You have all you want. I don't want to be dissatisfied. 」

Chinese PinYin : yī kè qiān jīn