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Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「承天之祜」, explained here.

Today’s idiom is 「承天之祜」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

Cheng: to receive; Hu: blessing. Receive the blessing of God.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chéng tiān zhī hù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sing4 tin1 ji1 wu2

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.