4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 06

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For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「反勞為逸」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.

Lao: fatigue; Yi: leisure, rest. Turn fatigue into comfort.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fǎn láo wéi yì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

faan2 lou4 wai6/wai4 yat6

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.