From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「度己以繩」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.
The idiom being introduced now is 「度己以繩」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Rope: to correct, to restrain. It means to require oneself to meet certain moral standards so that one’s behavior is in accordance with the law.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dù jǐ yǐ shéng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dou6/dok6/dou2 gei2 yi5 sing2
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.
