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We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「詩朋酒友」, explained below.

The idiom 「詩朋酒友」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Friends who write poetry and drink wine.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shī péng jiǔ yǒu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

si1 pang4 jau2 yau2

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