Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「三教九流」 below.
Here, we present the idiom 「三教九流」. Below, you’ll find its explanation and examples of usage.
It used to refer to various religious or academic schools. It also refers to people from all walks of life in society.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
sān jiāo jiǔ liú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
saam1 gaau3 gau2 lau4
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.
