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世风日下 Meaning

世风日下

Learn the meaning of 世风日下, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 世风日下 means public morals are degenerating with each passing day (idiom).

Meaning in English

Public morals are degenerating with each passing day (idiom)

Chinese世风日下
Pinyinshi4 feng1 ri4 xia4
Definitionspublic morals are degenerating with each passing day (idiom)
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What does 世风日下 mean?

世风日下 means public morals are degenerating with each passing day (idiom).

How do you pronounce 世风日下?

世风日下 is pronounced shi4 feng1 ri4 xia4 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 世风日下 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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