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We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「兼朱重紫」, explained below.

Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「兼朱重紫」, with its explanation and usage provided below.

Refers to holding many prestigious official positions concurrently. Zhu means red clothes; Zi means purple ribbon.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiān zhū zhòng zǐ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gim1 jyu1 jung6/chung5/chung4 ji2

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.