Chinese idioms like 「百裏挑一」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.
Today’s idiom is 「百裏挑一」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Pick this one out of a hundred. Describes outstanding talent.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bǎi lǐ tiāo yī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
baak3 leui5 tiu1 yat1
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
