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Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「癬疥之疾」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Tinea scabies: two skin diseases. A metaphor for insignificant little problems and ailments.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xuǎn jiè zhī jí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sin2 gaai3 ji1 jat6
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
