4 characters Idiom and proverb 16 902

Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「除穢布新」, as shown below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「除穢布新」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

It means to get rid of the old and start anew.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chú huì bù xīn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

cheui4 wai3 bou3 san1

The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.