We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「五體投地」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
This feature highlights the idiom 「五體投地」, with its meaning and examples shown below.
Get on your hands, knees and head. It is the most respectful ritual in Buddhism. A metaphor for admiration reaching its extreme.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wǔ tǐ tóu dì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ng5 tai2 tau4 dei6/dei2
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.
