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From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「殺雞為黍」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.

Introducing the idiom 「殺雞為黍」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

Refers to entertaining guests with hospitality.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shā jī wéi shǔ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

saat3 gai1 wai6/wai4 syu2

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.