4 characters Idiom and proverb 9 849

Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「私相授受」. Learn its usage below.

This introduction highlights the idiom 「私相授受」, with its meaning and examples explained below.

Refers to giving and receiving that is not open.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

sī xiàng shòu shòu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

si1 seung2 sau6 sau6

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.