Learning Chinese is easier with our free resources! This series explains idioms and proverbs, valuable for various situations. Today’s idiom is 「立身揚名」, with more below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「立身揚名」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
To establish oneself: to gain a considerable status in society; to spread: to spread. Establish yourself in society and make a name for yourself.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
lì shēn yáng míng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lap6 san1 yeung2/yeung4 ming4/meng2
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.
