After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「殺衣縮食」. Meaning and usage are below.
The idiom 「殺衣縮食」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
Like tightening one’s belt and tightening one’s belt. Describes thrift.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shā yī suō shí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
saat3 yi1 suk1 sik6
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
