We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「寸絲不掛」 and its meaning below.
We’re presenting the idiom 「寸絲不掛」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
Originally a Buddhist term, it means having no worries in one’s heart. The latter mostly refers to being naked.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
cùn sī bù guà
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chyun3 si1 bat1 gwa3
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.

