4 characters Idiom and proverb 14 473

Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「重男輕女」. Check below for details.

This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「重男輕女」, with its definition and usage detailed below.

Value men and look down on women. Refers to the feudal idea that despises women.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhòng nán qīng nǚ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jung6 naam4 heng1 neui5

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.