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Understanding Chinese starts with simple characters, grows to phrases, and finally idioms. Learn 「面牆而立」 today for free with this guide.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「面牆而立」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

It is a metaphor that people who do not learn are like standing facing a wall and seeing nothing.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

miàn qiáng ér lì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

min6/min2 cheung4 yi4 lap6

The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.