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Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「剛直不阿」. Check below for details.

This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「剛直不阿」, with its definition and usage detailed below.

Be strong and upright, do not flatter, and do not be partial.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

gāng zhí bù ā

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gong1 jik6 bat1 a3

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.