4 characters Idiom and proverb 17 329

Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「唯命是從」. Learn its usage below.

The idiom being introduced now is 「唯命是從」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

If it is an order, I will obey it and dare not disobey it in the slightest.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

wéi mìng shì cóng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

wai4 meng6 si6 chung4

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.