4 characters Idiom and proverb 25 872

Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「膝行蒲伏」 and its usage.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「膝行蒲伏」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Crawling on the ground.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xī háng pú fú

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sat1 haang4/hong4/hang4 pou4 fuk6

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.