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We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「拔幟易幟」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

The idiom being introduced now is 「拔幟易幟」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

志: flag; 易: change. A metaphor for overthrowing others and taking possession of one’s own property.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bá zhì yì zhì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat6 chi3 yi6 chi3

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.