4 characters Idiom and proverb 30 173

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 「變風改俗」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

Introducing the idiom 「變風改俗」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

Refers to changing old customs and habits.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

biàn fēng gǎi sú

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bin3 fung1 goi2 juk6

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.