4 characters Idiom and proverb 10 594

After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「周窮卹匱」. Meaning and usage are below.

Today’s idiom is 「周窮卹匱」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

Provide aid and assistance to the widowed, the orphaned, the lonely and other poor people.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhōu qióng xù kuì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jau1 kung4 seut1 gwai6

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.