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

Discover the idiom 「畜妻養子」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.

Livestock: raise. It used to mean supporting the wife and children.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chù qī yǎng zǐ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chuk1 chai1 yeung5 ji2

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.