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Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「茵席之臣」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「茵席之臣」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

Yinxi: something used for cushioning, such as a mattress or a straw mat. Refers to the close ministers who serve the emperor.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yīn xí zhī chén

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yan1 jik6 ji1 san4

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.