From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「拱手聽命」. Details below.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「拱手聽命」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
Bowing: Put your hands together in front of your chest to show respect. Obey the other party’s orders obediently without resistance.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gǒng shǒu tīng mìng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gung2 sau2 teng1 meng6
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
