Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「釋縛焚櫬」. Learn its usage below.
This feature highlights the idiom 「釋縛焚櫬」, with its meaning and examples shown below.
It refers to untying the bonds of those who surrender and burning the coffins they brought with them. It is a gesture to reassure the surrenderer.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shì fù fén qìn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sik1 bong2 fan4 chan3
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
