4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 933

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This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「水中著鹽」, with its definition and usage detailed below.

A metaphor for leaving no trace.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shuǐ zhōng zhe yán

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

seui2 jung1 jeuk3/jeuk6 yim4

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.