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Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「造謀布阱」, explained here.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「造謀布阱」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Refers to a designed frame-up. Well, same as 宑.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zào móu bù jǐng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jou6 mau4 bou3 jeng6/jing6

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.