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Our goal is to provide you with free Chinese learning tools. This series highlights idioms and proverbs, full of meaning and adaptable to many contexts. The featured idiom is 「載一抱素」, with details below.

The idiom 「載一抱素」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

It means to adhere to a belief and stick to one’s original aspirations.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zǎi yī bào sù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

joi3 yat1 pou5 sou3

There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.