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We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「光明磊落」, explained below.

Introducing the idiom 「光明磊落」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

Aboveboard: having a bright and honest heart. Be open-minded and upright.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

guāng míng lěi luò

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gwong1 ming4 leui5 lok6

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.