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We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「淩雜米鹽」, explained below.

The idiom 「淩雜米鹽」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Describes something that is messy and trivial.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

líng zá mǐ yán

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ling4 jaap6 mai5 yim4

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.