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We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「閑雜人等」, with its usage explained below.

Today’s idiom is 「閑雜人等」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

Refers to people who are not related to the work.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xián zá rén děng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

haan4 jaap6 yan4 dang2

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.