After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「釋生取義」. Meaning and usage are below.
Here’s the idiom 「釋生取義」, with its definition and practical application described below.
It means to sacrifice one’s life for righteousness.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shì shēng qǔ yì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sik1 saang1/sang1 cheui2 yi6
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
