Progress in Chinese starts with characters, then words, finally idioms. Here’s a free look at 「令行禁止」 and its explanation.
The Chinese idiom 「令行禁止」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
When ordered to act, act immediately; when ordered to stop, stop immediately. Describes that the law is strict and its enforcement is serious.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
lìng háng jìn zhǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ling6 haang4/hong4/hang4 gam3 ji2
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.
