朝令夕改

zhāo lìng xī gǎi

Save to list

Definitions

1. to make frequent or unpredictable changes in policy (idiom)

Stop forgetting what you study.
Build recall daily.

Try HanyuGuide's Chinese review system with multiple choice, typed recall, tone-aware practice, and reviews scheduled before memory fades.

Start Free Trial $9.99 / year

Lifetime for $19.99 Try the 30-second demo

Child Words of 朝令夕改

• 令 令 lǐng: classifier for a ream of paper
• 令 令 lìng: to order
• 改 改 gǎi: to change
• 朝 朝 cháo: imperial or royal court
• 朝 朝 zhāo: morning
• 夕 夕 xī: dusk