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Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「身名俱滅」. Check below for details.

The Chinese idiom 「身名俱滅」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

It means that both body and reputation are destroyed.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shēn míng jù miè

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

san1 ming4/meng2 keui1 mit6

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.