Enjoy free Chinese learning resources from us! This series covers idioms and proverbs, which are meaningful and useful in various scenarios. Let’s explore 「如不勝衣」 and its usage below.
This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「如不勝衣」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
Sheng: able to endure, able to bear. The body cannot bear the weight of the clothes. Describes a thin body. It also describes a humble appearance.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
rú bù shèng yī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yu4 bat1 sing3 yi1
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.

