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Here’s the idiom 「遷延羈留」, with its definition and practical application described below.
It means delay or detention. Same as “delay and detention”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qiān yán jī liú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chin1 yin4 gei1 lau4
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.
