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From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「管鮑分金」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.

The idiom being introduced now is 「管鮑分金」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Guan: Guan Zhong; Bao: Bao Shuya, a famous prime minister of Qi State during the Warring States Period; Jin: money. It is a metaphor for deep friendship and mutual understanding.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

guǎn bào fèn jīn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gun2 baau1 fan1 gam1

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.