Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「殺身成仁」, with details below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「殺身成仁」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Cheng: to accomplish; Ren: benevolence, the highest standard of Confucian morality. Refers to sacrificing one’s life for justice. Later, it generally refers to sacrificing one’s life to uphold a just cause.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shā shēn chéng rén
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
saat3 san1 sing4 yan4
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
