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Your free Chinese learning resource is here! This idiom and proverb series introduces phrases rich in meaning. Today, we explain 「敲金擊玉」 and its usage.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「敲金擊玉」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Ring the bells and strike the chimes. It refers to the sonorous and pleasant tone of poetry.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qiāo jīn jī yù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

haau1 gam1 gik1 yuk6

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.