Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「洗心換骨」, detailed below.
Let’s learn about the idiom 「洗心換骨」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.
Taoist term, meaning that by washing away the worldly heart and replacing the mortal bones, one can transcend the mundane world and become a saint.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xǐ xīn huàn gǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sai2 sam1 wun6 gwat1
The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.
