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We’re sharing free Chinese learning content with you. Idioms and proverbs, full of meaning, are explored in this series. Today, we present 「積露為波」.

Introducing the Chinese idiom 「積露為波」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.

A metaphor for small amounts accumulating to amount to a lot.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jī lù wéi bō

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jik1 lou6 wai6/wai4 bo1

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.