We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「勸善黜惡」, explained below.
Here is the Chinese idiom 「勸善黜惡」, along with its meaning and how it is used.
Punish the bad guys and reward the good guys. Same as “encourage good and punish evil.”
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
quàn shàn chù è
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hyun3 sin6 jeut1 ok3
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.

