4 characters Idiom and proverb 5 778

Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「四海昇平」, explained here.

This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「四海昇平」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.

Refers to world peace.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

sì hǎi shēng píng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sei3 hoi2 sing1 peng4/ping4

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.