4 characters Idiom and proverb 28 597

Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「歸正邱首」. Check below for details.

This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「歸正邱首」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

Refers to being buried in one’s hometown after death. Same as “return to the original hill”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

guī zhèng qiū shǒu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gwai1 jeng3/jing3 yau1 sau2

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.