To master Chinese, begin with characters, move to words, and then idioms. Here’s the idiom 「志士仁人」 explained, free of charge.
The idiom being introduced now is 「志士仁人」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Originally it refers to a kind and principled person who is willing to sacrifice his life for justice. Now it generally refers to people who are patriotic and contribute to the revolutionary cause.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhì shì rén rén
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ji3 si6/si2 yan4 yan4
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.
