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For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「憔神悴力」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
It means to do one’s best.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qiáo shén cuì lì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chiu4 san4 seui6 lik6
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.

