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After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「折槁振落」. Meaning and usage are below.

For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「折槁振落」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.

Break off the dead branches and shake off the dead leaves. A metaphor for something that is effortless.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shé gǎo zhèn luò

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jit3 gou2 jan3 lok6

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.