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Today’s idiom is 「擊壤鼓腹」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Originally it meant that people were well fed and had enough leisure to play. Later it was used to praise the peaceful and prosperous times.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jī rǎng gǔ fù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gik1 yeung6 gu2 fuk1
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.