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Our goal is to provide you with free Chinese learning tools. This series highlights idioms and proverbs, full of meaning and adaptable to many contexts. The featured idiom is 「烈火乾柴」, with details below.

The idiom 「烈火乾柴」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

It is a metaphor for the deep love between a man and a woman.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

liè huǒ gàn chái

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

lit6 fo2 gon1 chaai4

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.