4 characters Idiom and proverb 20 301

Our goal is to provide you with free Chinese learning tools. This series highlights idioms and proverbs, full of meaning and adaptable to many contexts. The featured idiom is 「棲衝業簡」, with details below.

The Chinese idiom 「棲衝業簡」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Refers to being content with a simple life.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qī chōng yè jiǎn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chai1 chung1 yip6 gaan2

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.