Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「膝行而前」. Check below for details.
This introduction highlights the idiom 「膝行而前」, with its meaning and examples explained below.
Kneel and move forward on your knees. Describes extreme awe and respect.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xī háng ér qián
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sat1 haang4/hong4/hang4 yi4 chin4
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.
