4 characters Idiom and proverb 27 993

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Let’s learn about the idiom 「矯揉造作」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.

A metaphor for being deliberately artificial and unnatural.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiǎo róu zào zuò

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

giu2 yau4 jou6 jok3

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.