4 characters Idiom and proverb 26 873

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 「獨清獨醒」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

Introducing the idiom 「獨清獨醒」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

Be pure and clear-headed alone, and do not be tainted by the secular world.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dú qīng dú xǐng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

duk6 ching1 duk6 sing2

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.