Free Chinese learning, tailored for you! This series highlights idioms and proverbs, useful in many contexts. Let’s explain 「主守自盜」 and how it’s used.
The idiom being introduced now is 「主守自盜」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Stealing property under one’s charge during official duties.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhǔ shǒu zì dào
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jyu2 sau2 ji6 dou6
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
