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We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「推襟送抱」, explained below.

Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「推襟送抱」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

“Jian” and “Bao” refer to one’s heart. Show your courtesy to the other person.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tuī jīn sòng bào

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

teui1 kam1 sung3 pou5

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.