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The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「國而忘家」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

It means forgetting one’s family for the sake of national affairs.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

guó ér wàng jiā

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gwok3 yi4 mong4 ga1

The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.