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Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「舍死忘生」, detailed below.

The Chinese idiom 「舍死忘生」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

To sacrifice one’s life: to be willing to sacrifice one’s life; to forget one’s life. Don’t take personal life and death to heart.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shě sǐ wàng shēng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

se3 sei2 mong4 saang1/sang1

Chinese idioms are limitless in number and diversity, presenting endless learning opportunities. These tools are here to help you embrace the beauty of the language.