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We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「反目成仇」, explained below.

The idiom 「反目成仇」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Fall out with each other. Turn against each other and become enemies. It generally refers to the discord between husband and wife, intensified conflicts, and opposition to each other.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fǎn mù chéng chóu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

faan2 muk6 sing4 sau4

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.