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We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「干將莫邪」, explained below.

The idiom being introduced now is 「干將莫邪」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Gan Jiang and Mo Ye: names of ancient swords. A synonym for a sharp sword.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

gàn jiāng mò xié

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gon3 jeung1 mok6 che4

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.