好酒沉甕底 hǎo jiǔ chén wèng dǐ

fig. the best is saved for last

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. fig. the best is saved for last
  2. 2. lit. the best wine is at the bottom of the jug (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
好 hǎo HSK 1
good; well; very
酒 jiǔ HSK 3
alcoholic beverage; liquor; wine (esp. rice wine)
沉 chén HSK 5
to sink; heavy; deep
甕 wèng
pottery container for water, wine etc; earthen jar; urn
底 dǐ HSK 4
bottom; base; end (of the month, year etc)