After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「不得其死」. Meaning and usage are below.
Today’s idiom is 「不得其死」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
It means that someone will not die a good death. It also expresses a curse on the wicked.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bù dé qí sǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bat1 dak1 kei4 sei2
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.
