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Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「斷袖之癖」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「斷袖之癖」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

Refers to the ugly behavior of men engaging in homosexuality.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

duàn xiù zhī pǐ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tyun5 jau6 ji1 pik1

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.