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Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「析圭分組」, explained here.

Today’s idiom is 「析圭分組」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

It means to be appointed as an official and receive a seal. Group, group ribbon.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xī guī fèn zǔ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sik1 gwai1 fan1 jou2

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.