4 characters Idiom and proverb 14 194

We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「背義負恩」, with its explanation below.

Today’s idiom is 「背義負恩」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

It means betraying morality and letting down the kindness shown to oneself by others.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bèi yì fù ēn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bui3 yi6 fu6 yan1

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