4 characters Idiom and proverb 2 754

We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「大義凜然」, with its explanation below.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「大義凜然」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

Dayi: justice; lingran: serious or awe-inspiring look. He is dignified and awe-inspiring because he has justice in his heart.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dà yì lǐn rán

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

daai6 yi6 lam5 yin4

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