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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 「柔聲下氣」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

Introducing the idiom 「柔聲下氣」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

It means to be humble. Describes a respectful and humble appearance.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

róu shēng xià qì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yau4 seng1 ha6 hei3

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.