4 characters Idiom and proverb 26 497

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This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「奮發踔厲」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

Be energetic and enterprising, and be full of high spirits.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fèn fā chuō lì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fan5 faat3 cheuk3 lai6

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.