Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「喪身失節」 below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「喪身失節」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Being humiliated and losing one’s moral integrity.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
sàng shēn shī jiē
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
song1/song3 san1 sat1 jit3
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.
