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This feature highlights the idiom 「不稂不莠」, with its meaning and examples shown below.
Gramineus: Pennisetum; Weeds: Setaria. It originally means there are no weeds among the seedlings. Later it is used to describe a person who is untalented and has no future.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bù láng bù yǒu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bat1 long4 bat1 yau5
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
