Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「師嚴道尊」, explained here.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「師嚴道尊」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
It originally means that teachers are respected, and the principles, knowledge and skills they impart can be respected. Later it often refers to the noble and solemn way of being a teacher.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shī yán dào zūn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
si1 yim4 dou6 jyun1
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
