4 characters Idiom and proverb 9 402

We’re sharing free Chinese learning content with you. Idioms and proverbs, full of meaning, are explored in this series. Today, we present 「折節待士」.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「折節待士」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Refers to treating others with humility.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shé jiē dài shì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jit3 jit3 doi6 si6/si2

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.