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Progress in Chinese starts with characters, then words, finally idioms. Here’s a free look at 「避溺山隅」 and its explanation.

The Chinese idiom 「避溺山隅」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Refers to hiding in the mountains to avoid drowning. It means to stay away from it.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bì nì shān yú

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bei6 nik1 saan1 yu4

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.