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Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「無名之師」 below.

The idiom 「無名之師」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

An army that goes to war without a legitimate reason.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

wú míng zhī shī

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

mou4 ming4/meng2 ji1 si1

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.