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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 「不忘溝壑」. Check below for details.

Here is the Chinese idiom 「不忘溝壑」, along with its meaning and how it is used.

Gully: ravine. He never forgot that he died for justice and abandoned his body in the ravine. Describes the mental preparation to sacrifice for justice. It also means that people will not forget their poor and humble days after they become successful.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bù wàng gōu hè

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat1 mong4 kau1 kok3

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.