We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「威刑肅物」, explained below.
This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「威刑肅物」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
Use severe punishment to make people obedient.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wēi xíng sù wù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wai1 ying4 suk1 mat6
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.
