4 characters Idiom and proverb 20 167

Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「曾參殺人」, detailed below.

This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「曾參殺人」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

A metaphor for the terrible effects of rumors.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

céng cān shā rén

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chang4/jang1 chaam1/sam1 saat3 yan4

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.