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We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「救時厲俗」, explained below.

This feature highlights the idiom 「救時厲俗」, with its meaning and examples shown below.

Rectify current ills and correct bad practices.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiù shí lì sú

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gau3 si4 lai6 juk6

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.