Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「經史百子」, detailed below.
The Chinese idiom 「經史百子」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Jing: Confucian classics, scriptures, Confucian classics. History: historiography, history books. Baizi: The teachings of various schools of thought. In the old days, it meant that knowledge was needed in all aspects.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jīng shǐ bǎi zǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ging1 si2 baak3 ji2
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
