Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「堂堂正正」 and its usage.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「堂堂正正」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Tangtang: grand and dignified; Zhengzheng: neat and tidy. Originally used to describe something strong and well-organized, it is now also used to describe something that is upright and honest. It also describes a person with a mighty stature and outstanding appearance.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
táng táng zhèng zhèng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tong4 tong4 jeng3 jeng3
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
