We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「清靜無為」 and its meaning below.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「清靜無為」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
Taoist language. A Taoist philosophy and governing technique during the Spring and Autumn Period. It means to let everything take its natural course and there is no need to force anything.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qīng jìng wú wéi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ching1 jing6 mou4 wai6/wai4
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.
