From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「背公營私」. Details below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「背公營私」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
It refers to harming the public interest for personal gain and seeking profit illegally. Also written as “turning away from the public and pursuing private interests.”
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bèi gōng yíng sī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bui3 gung1 ying4 si1
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
