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We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「恬不為意」, with its usage explained below.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「恬不為意」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

Take it easy and don’t care.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tián bù wéi yì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tim4 bat1 wai4 yi3

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.