We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「潔濁揚清」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
The Chinese idiom 「潔濁揚清」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
It is like stirring up the muddy and promoting the clear. A metaphor for eliminating the bad and promoting the good.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jié zhuó yáng qīng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
git3 juk6 yeung2/yeung4 ching1
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.
