4 characters Idiom and proverb 27 487

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This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「頤神養性」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

Refers to maintaining spiritual vitality.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yí shén yǎng xìng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yi4 san4 yeung5 sing3

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.