4 characters Idiom and proverb 14 549

We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「降志辱身」, explained below.

The idiom 「降志辱身」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Lower your will and humiliate your status. Refers to being in cahoots with the secular world.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiàng zhì rǔ shēn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gong3 ji3 yuk6 san1

With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.