4 characters Idiom and proverb 22 880

Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「罪業深重」 and its usage.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「罪業深重」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

It means doing something very bad and committing a serious crime.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zuì yè shēn zhòng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jeui6 yip6 sam1 jung6/chung5/chung4

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.