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The idiom 「吳市吹簫」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Wu: the name of an ancient country. Originally it refers to Wu Zixu of the Chu State during the Spring and Autumn Period who fled to the Wu State and begged for food by playing the flute in the market. A metaphor for begging on the street.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wú shì chuī xiāo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ng4 si5 cheui1 siu1
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