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Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「上替下陵」 for better learning.

Let’s learn about the idiom 「上替下陵」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.

It refers to the disorder between superiors and subordinates and the disintegration of discipline. Ling, the same as “Ling”. Same as “xia ling shang ti”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shàng tì xià líng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

seung5/seung6 tai3 ha6 ling4

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.