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The idiom 「竊據要津」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
A metaphor for occupying an important position through conspiracy.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qiè jù yào jīn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sit3 geui3 yiu3 jeun1
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