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Chinese idioms like 「秘而不宣」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「秘而不宣」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

Proclaim: Speak publicly. Keep it secret and refuse to announce it.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

mì ér bù xuān

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bei3 yi4 bat1 syun1

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.