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Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「拔山扛鼎」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

Carry: raise both hands. Pull up the mountains and lift the heavy tripod. Used to describe someone with great strength.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bá shān káng dǐng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat6 saan1 gong1 ding2

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.