Our free resources help you explore Chinese idioms and proverbs. These phrases are full of meaning and widely applicable. Today, we introduce 「涅而不淄」—details below.
The idiom 「涅而不淄」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.
It is a metaphor for noble character that is not affected by bad environment. Same as “Nirvana without stain”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
niè ér bù zī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
nip6 yi4 bat1 ji1
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
