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From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「金字招牌」. Details below.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「金字招牌」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

In the old days, shops used gold foil signs to show their financial strength. It is now used to describe a name or title that can be used to show off one’s superiority. It also refers to a good reputation.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jīn zì zhāo pái

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gam1 ji6 jiu1 paai4

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.