4 characters Idiom and proverb 11 974

Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「爬羅剔抉」, as shown below.

Today’s idiom is 「爬羅剔抉」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

To search: to collect; to screen: to filter. It means to search widely and select carefully.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

pá luó tī jué

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

pa4 lo4 tek1 kyut3

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.