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Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「千回百折」, with details below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「千回百折」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Used to describe the ups and downs of literary works, songs, or music. It also describes the development of events and the process of progress as tortuous and not smooth.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qiān huí bǎi shé

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chin1 wui4 baak3 jit3

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.