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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 「刑措不用」, explained below.

The Chinese idiom 「刑措不用」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Cuo: setting, facilities. The criminal law is put aside and not used. Describes a peaceful political situation.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xíng cuò bù yòng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ying4 chou3 bat1 yung6

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.