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The idiom being introduced now is 「南風不競」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
South wind: music from the south; Bu Jing: refers to the weak sound of music. Originally it meant that the Chu army could not win the battle. Later it is used to describe an opponent who is not strong.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
nán fēng bù jìng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
naam4 fung1 bat1 ging6/ging3
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.
