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Let’s learn about the idiom 「衒玉求售」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.
A metaphor for boasting about one’s talents in order to gain employment or trust. Same as “showing off the jade and selling it yourself”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xuàn yù qiú shòu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yun6 yuk6 kau4 sau6
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
