We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「紆尊降貴」, explained below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「紆尊降貴」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
紆: to bend and suppress. Refers to people of high status lowering themselves to do something good.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yū zūn jiàng guì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yu1 jyun1 gong3 gwai3
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.
