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We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「誹謗之木」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

The idiom 「誹謗之木」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Slander: cite as advice; wood: wooden sign. Wooden signs were erected at transportation hubs for people to write their advice.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fěi bàng zhī mù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fei2 pong3 ji1 muk6

The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.