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The featured idiom 「心存芥蒂」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.
Grudge: Originally refers to a small blockage, later used as a metaphor for dissatisfaction or unhappiness in one’s heart. It refers to the resentment or unpleasant emotions towards people or things in one’s heart.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xīn cún jiè dì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sam1 chyun4 gaai3 dai3
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
