4 characters Idiom and proverb 16 801

Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「逆子賊臣」. Learn its usage below.

Our focus this time is on the idiom 「逆子賊臣」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.

A disloyal and rebellious minister.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

nì zǐ zéi chén

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yik6 ji2 chaak2 san4

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.