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The idiom 「以噎廢餐」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Because I choked while eating, I didn’t dare to eat anymore. A metaphor for stopping what one should do because of an accidental setback.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǐ yē fèi cān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi5 yit3 fai3 chaan1
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.
