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 「生寄死歸」. Meaning and usage are below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「生寄死歸」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Send: stay temporarily. Life is like a temporary residence, death is like returning home. It means not taking life and death seriously.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shēng jì sǐ guī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
saang1/sang1 gei3 sei2 gwai1
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.
