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We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「傍觀冷眼」 and its meaning below.

The Chinese idiom 「傍觀冷眼」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

旁: Same as “旁”. Watch from the side with cold eyes or indifference.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bàng guān lěng yǎn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bong6/pong4 gun1 laang5 ngaan5

There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.