4 characters Idiom and proverb 28 411

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Our focus this time is on the idiom 「鞠躬屏氣」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.

It means bending over, holding one’s breath, and looking respectful and timid.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jū gōng píng qì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

guk1 gung1 ping4 hei3

The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.