4 characters Idiom and proverb 9 382

Learning Chinese is easier with our free resources! This series explains idioms and proverbs, valuable for various situations. Today’s idiom is 「投傳而去」, with more below.

Here’s the idiom 「投傳而去」, with its definition and practical application described below.

Legend: Fuxin. Refers to abandoning official position and leaving.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tóu chuán ér qù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tau4 chyun4 yi4 heui3

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.