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The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「枕戈飲膽」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
With weapons resting on his head and bitter gall in his mouth. It describes one’s hard work, determination to improve oneself, or a strong desire for revenge. Same as “sleeping with weapons and tasting gall”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhěn gē yǐn dǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jam2 gwo1 yam2 daam2
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
