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Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「瘠牛羸豚」, with its explanation and usage provided below.
瘦: thin and skinny; 羸: sickly and weak. Skinny cows and pigs. A metaphor for a weak nation or country.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jí niú léi tún
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jek3 ngau4 leui4 tyun4
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
