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

For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「金石為開」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.

Jinshi: metal and stone, a metaphor for the hardest things. Even the gold and stone were opened. Describes a person who is sincere, determined and has unlimited strength.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jīn shí wéi kāi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gam1 sek6 wai6/wai4 hoi1

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.