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 「詘寸信尺」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Let’s learn about the idiom 「詘寸信尺」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.
詘: same as “屈”, meaning to yield or to be convinced. Xin: same as “shen”. Bend one inch and stretch one foot. It is a metaphor for abandoning minor faults and upholding greater principles. Also written as “bend an inch and stretch a foot”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qū cùn xìn chǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wat1 chyun3 seun3 chek3
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
