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This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「句斟字酌」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
It means to be cautious and meticulous when writing or speaking, and to carefully consider every word.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jù zhēn zì zhuó
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
geui3 jam1 ji6 jeuk3
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
