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Let’s learn about the idiom 「鼓腹擊壤」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.
Originally it meant that people were well fed and had enough leisure to play. Later it was used to praise the peaceful and prosperous times. Same as “beating the earth and puffing up the belly”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gǔ fù jī rǎng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gu2 fuk1 gik1 yeung6
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
