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The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「自顧不暇」, detailing its meaning and use.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「自顧不暇」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Leisure: free time. There is not enough time to take care of yourself. It means that you no longer have the energy to take care of others.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zì gù bù xiá

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ji6 gu3 bat1 ha6

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.