4 characters Idiom and proverb 23 269

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

The idiom being introduced now is 「逾閑蕩檢」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Yu and Dang: exceed; Xian and Jian: refer to rules and laws. Refers to behaving in an unruly manner and not observing etiquette.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yú xián dàng jiǎn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yu4 haan4 dong6 gim2

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.