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We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「旁文剩義」, with its explanation below.

This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「旁文剩義」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.

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The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

páng wén shèng yì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

pong4 man4 jing6 yi6

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.