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This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「棟梁之才」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
A metaphor for people who can take on big responsibilities.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dòng liáng zhī cái
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dung6 leung4 ji1 choi4
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
