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From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「嗬壁問天」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.

This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「嗬壁問天」, with its definition and usage detailed below.

He: to shout loudly; ask the sky: to ask questions to the sky. Describes the complaints of scholars who are frustrated.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

hē bì wèn tiān

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ho4 bik1 man6 tin1

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.