4 characters Idiom and proverb 5 487

We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「出生入死」 and its meaning below.

We’re presenting the idiom 「出生入死」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.

The original meaning is from birth to death. Later it is used to describe risking one’s life and disregarding personal safety.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chū shēng rù sǐ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

cheut1 sang1 yap6 sei2

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.