After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「嗇己奉公」. Meaning and usage are below.
Today, we explore the idiom 「嗇己奉公」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.
Sterling: thrifty. Be frugal and do your best to run public affairs well.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
sè jǐ fèng gōng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sik1 gei2 fung6 gung1
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.
