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The Chinese idiom 「懸榻留賓」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Couch: a long and low bed, especially a bed used for entertaining guests overnight. Put down the bed that is usually hung up to accommodate the guests. It is a metaphor for treating guests with courtesy and extra respect.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xuán tà liú bīn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yun4 taap3 lau4 ban1
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
