4 characters Idiom and proverb 28 969

Our goal is to provide you with free Chinese learning tools. This series highlights idioms and proverbs, full of meaning and adaptable to many contexts. The featured idiom is 「題名道姓」, with details below.

The idiom being introduced now is 「題名道姓」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Just name the person. Refers to disrespect for others.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tí míng dào xìng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tai4 ming4/meng2 dou6 sing3

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.