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Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「沽譽買直」, with its explanation and usage provided below.
Pretending to be upright in order to gain reputation. Same as “selling reputation and honesty”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gū yù mǎi zhí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gu1 yu6 maai5 jik6
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.
