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We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「鬥麗爭妍」, with its explanation below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「鬥麗爭妍」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Compete to be more beautiful.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dòu lì zhēng yán

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

dau3 lai6 jaang1 yin4

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.