4 characters Idiom and proverb 10 949

Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「忿世嫉俗」. Learn its usage below.

The idiom 「忿世嫉俗」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

People with a sense of justice express indignation and hatred towards the dark real society and unreasonable customs. Same as “cynical”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fèn shì jí sú

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fan5 sai3 jat6 juk6

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.