We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「臨危受命」, explained below.
The featured idiom 「臨危受命」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.
Accept the appointment in times of crisis.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
lín wēi shòu mìng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lam4 ngai4 sau6 meng6
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.
