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Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「踢天弄井」, detailed below.

The Chinese idiom 「踢天弄井」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Can go up to the sky and go into the earth. A metaphor for great abilities. It also describes being extremely naughty.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tī tiān nòng jǐng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tek3 tin1 lung6 jeng2

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.