We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「正言直諫」 and its meaning below.
The idiom 「正言直諫」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Use righteous words to advise the emperor, superiors, elders or friends.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhèng yán zhí jiàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jeng3/jing3 yin4 jik6 gaan3
The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.

