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Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「流行坎止」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Flow: water flows along the trend; Kan: low and uneven. Go with the flow and stop when you encounter danger. It is a metaphor for being kind when things are going well and retreating when encountering setbacks.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
liú háng kǎn zhǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lau4 hang4 ham2 ji2
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
