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The idiom 「厭故喜新」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Hate the old, love the new.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yàn gù xǐ xīn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yim3 gu2/gu3 hei2 san1
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.

