Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「違世絕俗」 below.
Introducing the Chinese idiom 「違世絕俗」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.
Go against common sense and be different. Same as “going against the times and breaking with customs”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wéi shì jué sú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wai4 sai3 jyut6 juk6
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.
