Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「齒若編貝」, detailed below.
The idiom 「齒若編貝」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Compile: arrange in sequence; shell: shell. Describes teeth that are neat and white.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chǐ ruò biān bèi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chi2 yeuk6 pin1 bui3
The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.

