Candidate expression
一本正经 Meaning
一本正经
Learn the meaning of 一本正经, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 一本正经 means (idiom) in deadly earnest; deadpan.
Meaning in English
(idiom) in deadly earnest; deadpan
| Chinese | 一本正经 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | yi1 ben3 zheng4 jing1 |
| Definitions | (idiom) in deadly earnest; deadpan |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 一本正经 mean?
一本正经 means (idiom) in deadly earnest; deadpan.
How do you pronounce 一本正经?
一本正经 is pronounced yi1 ben3 zheng4 jing1 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 一本正经 a Chinese idiom or saying?
一本正经 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.