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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 「阿世媚俗」, detailed below.

We’re presenting the idiom 「阿世媚俗」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.

It refers to catering to the old customs and habits of the society at that time.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

ā shì mèi sú

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

a3 sai3 mei6 juk6

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.