Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「案牘勞形」 for better learning.
We’re presenting the idiom 「案牘勞形」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
Clerical work is physically tiring. Describes being busy with official business.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
àn dú láo xíng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
on3 duk6 lou4 ying4
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
