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

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「寶馬香車」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

A gorgeous car, a precious BMW. Refers to exquisite carriages and horses.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bǎo mǎ xiāng chē

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bou2 ma5 heung1 che1

Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.