4 characters Idiom and proverb 7 916

Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「死裏求生」 below.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「死裏求生」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

Refers to seeking survival in extremely dangerous situations.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

sǐ lǐ qiú shēng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sei2 leui5 kau4 sang1

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.