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We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「亡命之徒」, with its explanation below.

This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「亡命之徒」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.

Refers to a person who is on the run. It also refers to people who take risks and break the law without regard for their lives.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

wáng mìng zhī tú

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

mong4 meng6 ji1 tou4

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.