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Learn about the idiom 「卑禮厚幣」: its definition and how it’s used are detailed here.

Humble etiquette: humble etiquette; heavy currency: heavy coins and silk. A metaphor for the solemnity and earnestness of hiring personnel.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bēi lǐ hòu bì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bei1 lai5 hau5 bai6

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.