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We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「爭權奪利」, with its explanation below.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「爭權奪利」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

Fight for power and interests.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhēng quán duó lì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jaang1 kyun4 dyut6 lei6

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