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From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「祝鯁祝噎」. Details below.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「祝鯁祝噎」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

Ancient emperors showed their respect and care for the elderly by inviting the elderly and retired people to drink and eat, and appointing special people to pray for them not to choke. Same as “祝啾祝厎”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhù gěng zhù yē

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

juk1 kang2 juk1 yit3

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.