We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「壓良為賤」, with its explanation below.
The idiom 「壓良為賤」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
In the old days, it referred to the practice of forcibly buying commoner women as slaves.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yā liáng wéi jiàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
aat3 leung4 wai6/wai4 jin6
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
