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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「機心械腸」 and its usage.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「機心械腸」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

A cunning and treacherous mind.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jī xīn xiè cháng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gei1 sam1 haai6 cheung2

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