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For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「暗中作梗」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.

Secretly obstruct and sabotage

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

àn zhōng zuò gěng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

am3 jung1 jok3 gang2

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.