4 characters Idiom and proverb 14 516

Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「重義輕生」 below.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「重義輕生」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

It means to value righteous deeds and despise life.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhòng yì qīng shēng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jung6 yi6 hing1 sang1

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.