疏财重义 — “To value righteousness over wealth”
疏财重义 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to value righteousness over wealth”. To be generous with money for a just cause or to help others in need. Literally, “disperse wealth, value righteousness”.
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疏财重义 Pronunciation and Pinyin
疏财重义 Character Breakdown
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他向来疏财重义，朋友有难时总是第一个伸出援手。
He has always been generous and righteous, always the first to offer help when his friends are in trouble.
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More idioms starting with 疏
- shū疏bù不móu谋qīn亲Outsiders don't interfere in family affairs
- shū疏bù不jiàn间qīn亲Distant relations should not meddle in close kin's matters
- shū疏qīn亲màn慢yǒu友alienate relatives and neglect friends
- shū疏dàng宕bù不jū拘unrestrained and unconventional
- shū疏hu忽dà大yì意negligent and careless
- shū疏hū忽zhí职shǒu守neglect one's duties
- shū疏yōng慵yú愚dùn钝lazy and dull-witted
- shū疏shuǐ水dān箪piáo瓢Content with a simple, frugal life
- shū疏shū疏lǎng朗lǎng朗sparse and clear
- shū疏ér而bù不lòu漏Justice is slow but sure
- shū疏móu谋shǎo少lüè略poor at planning and strategy
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Open the tool →Questions about 疏财重义
What does 疏财重义 mean?
疏财重义 (shū cái zhòng yì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to value righteousness over wealth”.
How do you pronounce 疏财重义?
疏财重义 is pronounced shū cái zhòng yì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 疏财重义 literally mean?
Literally, 疏财重义 means “disperse wealth, value righteousness”. It is used to mean “to value righteousness over wealth”.
What is the Chinese definition of 疏财重义?
讲义气，轻视钱财。多指出钱帮助遭难的人。同“疏财仗义”。