4 characters Idiom and proverb 5 174

We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「付諸一炬」, with its explanation below.

The idiom 「付諸一炬」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.

Torch: torch. A fire burned them all. Same as “burn to ashes”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fù zhū yī jù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fu6 jyu1 yat1 geui6

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.