Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「半半拉拉」. Check below for details.
The idiom being introduced now is 「半半拉拉」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Incomplete or not fully completed.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bàn bàn lā lā
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bun3 bun3 laai1 laai1
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.

