4 characters Idiom and proverb 24 805

We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「輕身下氣」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

This feature highlights the idiom 「輕身下氣」, with its meaning and examples shown below.

Describes a humble attitude.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qīng shēn xià qì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

heng1 san1 ha6 hei3

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.