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We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「一斑半點」, with its usage explained below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「一斑半點」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

A metaphor for a very small part.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yī bān bàn diǎn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yat1 baan1 bun3 dim2

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.