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Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「背若芒刺」, detailed below.

Introducing the idiom 「背若芒刺」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

It’s like a thorn in the side.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bèi ruò máng cì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bui3 yeuk6 mong1 chi3

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.