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This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「折節讀書」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
To change one’s past interests and behaviors. Change old habits and study hard.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shé jiē dú shū
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jit3 jit3 duk6 syu1
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
