Learning Chinese grows from characters to words and then idioms. We’ve created free tools to help you master idioms like 「應天順民」, explained here.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「應天順民」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Should: adapt to, be suitable for. Comply with the will of heaven and conform to the will of the people.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yīng tiān shùn mín
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ying3/ying1 tin1 seun6 man4
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
