4 characters Idiom and proverb 27 569

We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「駢首就死」, explained below.

The idiom 「駢首就死」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Refers to being killed together. Same as “beheaded and executed”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

pián shǒu jiù sǐ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

pin4 sau2 jau6 sei2

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.