4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 161

We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「天誅地滅」, explained below.

The Chinese idiom 「天誅地滅」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Execute: kill. It is a metaphor for a sin that is so serious that it is intolerable to heaven and earth.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tiān zhū dì miè

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tin1 jyu1 dei6/dei2 mit6

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.