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The featured idiom 「岩棲穴處」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.
Refers to living in seclusion in caves in the mountains.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yán qī xué chù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ngaam4 chai1 yut6 chyu5
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.

