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Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「披荊斬棘」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.

Introducing the Chinese idiom 「披荊斬棘」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.

Chop through the thorny wild vegetation. A metaphor for clearing obstacles and overcoming difficulties in the process of starting a business or on the road ahead.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

pī jīng zhǎn jí

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

pei1 ging1 jaam2 kik1/gik1

The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.