Progressing from characters to words and idioms marks advanced Chinese. This guide freely explains 「不勝其任」 for your learning.
Today’s idiom is 「不勝其任」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Sheng: Being able to take responsibility. Not capable of taking on that responsibility.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bù shèng qí rèn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bat1 sing3 kei4 yam6
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.
