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Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「例行公事」, with details below.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「例行公事」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

Official business conducted according to customary practice. Now it mostly refers to stereotyped and formalistic work.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

lì háng gōng shì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

lai6 hang4 gung1 si6

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.