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We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「做人做世」, explained below.

This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「做人做世」, with its definition and usage detailed below.

Refers to how one conducts oneself in society.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zuò rén zuò shì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jou6 yan4 jou6 sai3

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.