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Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「堅如磐石」, as shown below.

Today, we explore the idiom 「堅如磐石」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.

As solid as a rock. A metaphor for being unshakable.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiān rú pán shí

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gin1 yu4 pun4 sek6

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.