4 characters Idiom and proverb 22 730

We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「碎首縻軀」, with its explanation below.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「碎首縻軀」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

It means to be torn into pieces. It usually refers to dedicating oneself to a certain purpose. Same as “break the head and tear the body into pieces”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

suì shǒu mí qū

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

seui3 sau2 mei4 keui1

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.