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Your free Chinese learning resource is here! This idiom and proverb series introduces phrases rich in meaning. Today, we explain 「眾寡勢殊」 and its usage.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「眾寡勢殊」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Many: many; few: few. Used to describe the huge difference in manpower between the two sides.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhòng guǎ shì shū

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jung3 gwa2 sai3 syu4

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.