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The idiom 「顏精柳骨」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
It refers to the fact that the calligraphy of Yan and Liu is vigorous and powerful, but the styles are different. It also refers to excellent calligraphy. Same as “Yan Jin Liu Gu”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yán jīng liǔ gǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ngaan4 jing1/jeng1 lau5 gwat1
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
