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The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「白面儒冠」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Just like a pale-faced scholar. Refers to a scholar who only knows how to read, has little experience and shallow knowledge. Sometimes it has a derogatory meaning. It also refers to scholars in general.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bái miàn rú guàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
baak6 min6/min2 yu4 gun3
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
