Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「急公好施」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「急公好施」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
It means being enthusiastic about public welfare and willing to give alms.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jí gōng hǎo shī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gap1 gung1 hou2 si1
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
