Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「設身處地」 and its usage.
This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「設身處地」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.
Suppose: imagine. Imagine yourself in someone else’s situation. It means to consider other people’s situations.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shè shēn chù dì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chit3 san1 chyu3 dei6/dei2
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
