4 characters Idiom and proverb 25 639

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The idiom being introduced now is 「潔身累行」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Purify your body and mind and restrain your behavior. Lei, the same as “縲”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jié shēn lèi háng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

git3 san1 leui6 haang4/hong4/hang4

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.