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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「敖不可長」 and its usage.

The idiom 「敖不可長」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

Ao: same as “ao”, arrogant. Arrogance must not be allowed to grow.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

áo bù kě zhǎng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ngou4 bat1 ho2 cheung4/jeung2

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.