4 characters Idiom and proverb 7 914

Chinese idioms like 「死欲速朽」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「死欲速朽」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

It means that after a person dies, the faster the body decays, the better. When the dead are buried, they rest in peace.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

sǐ yù sù xiǔ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sei2 yuk6 chuk1 nau2

The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.