We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「厲精更始」, with its usage explained below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「厲精更始」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Li: to cheer up and make an effort; Gengshi: to get rid of the old and start anew. Lift up your spirits and innovate.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
lì jīng gèng shǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lai6 jing1/jeng1 gang3/gaang1 chi2
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
