4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 74

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Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「天地誅滅」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

It’s like being punished by heaven and destroyed by earth. A metaphor for being unacceptable to heaven and earth.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tiān dì zhū miè

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tin1 dei6/dei2 jyu1 mit6

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.