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Today’s idiom is 「助天為虐」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

Take advantage of natural disasters to harm people.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhù tiān wéi nuè

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jo6 tin1 wai6/wai4 yeuk6

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.