4 characters Idiom and proverb 3 129

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This introduction highlights the idiom 「不劣方頭」, with its meaning and examples explained below.

Bad: not good; square head: commonly refers to something that is not appropriate. Don’t think it’s bad to be out of touch with the times. Describes a person with a stubborn and obstinate character.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bù liè fāng tóu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat1 lyut3 fong1 tau4

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.