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Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「正身率下」, with details below.

Today’s idiom is 「正身率下」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

Correct yourself and set an example for your subordinates.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhèng shēn lǜ xià

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jeng3/jing3 san1 leut2/seut1 ha6

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.