Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「以利累形」 and how to use it.
The featured idiom 「以利累形」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.
Harming one’s body for the sake of gain.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǐ lì lèi xíng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi5 lei6 leui6 ying4
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.
