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We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「敬若神明」, with its explanation below.

The idiom 「敬若神明」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.

God: refers to God in general, respect the other party as you respect God. Describes the extreme worship of someone or something. Mostly used in a derogatory sense.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jìng ruò shén míng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ging3 yeuk6 san4 ming4

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.