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We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「玉石相揉」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

The idiom 「玉石相揉」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

A metaphor for a mixture of good and bad.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yù shí xiàng róu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yuk6 sek6 seung2 yau4

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.