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Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「趕盡殺絕」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Drive out cleanly and eliminate completely. It is a metaphor for being cruel and vicious, leaving no room for mercy.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gǎn jìn shā jué
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gon2 jeun6 saat3 jyut6
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.

