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Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「鑽天打洞」. Learn its usage below.

The Chinese idiom 「鑽天打洞」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

A metaphor for taking advantage of every opportunity to gain personal advantage.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zuàn tiān dǎ dòng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jyun3 tin1 da2 dung6

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.