Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「上諂下瀆」 and how to use it.
This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「上諂下瀆」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
Flattery: to flatter; blasphemy: to be disrespectful and blasphemous. Flatter your superiors and belittle your subordinates.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shàng chǎn xià dú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
seung5/seung6 chim2 ha6 duk6
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
