Progress in Chinese starts with characters, then words, finally idioms. Here’s a free look at 「托公報私」 and its explanation.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「托公報私」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Use official business to settle personal grudges.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tuō gōng bào sī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tok3 gung1 bou3 si1
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.
