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Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「艱苦創業」, explained here.

Today’s idiom is 「艱苦創業」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

Start a business with great difficulty.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiān kǔ chuàng yè

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gaan1 fu2 chong3 yip6

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.