4 characters Idiom and proverb 19 228

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Discover the idiom 「造化小兒」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.

Creation: refers to destiny; boy: kid, a derogatory term. This is a funny way of saying fate.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zào huà xiǎo ér

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jou6 fa3 siu2 yi4

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.