Progressing from characters to words and idioms marks advanced Chinese. This guide freely explains 「削發披緇」 for your learning.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「削發披緇」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
緇: Black, refers to the black clothes worn by monks. Shave your head and wear monk’s robes. It means to become a monk.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xuē fā pī zī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
seuk3 faat3 pei1 ji1
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
