We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「卑辭重幣」, explained below.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「卑辭重幣」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Humble: courteous; heavy: thick; currency: gift. Speak humble words and give generous gifts. Describes asking something of someone.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bēi cí zhòng bì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bei1 chi4 jung6/chung5/chung4 bai6
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
