4 characters Idiom and proverb 5 509

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The idiom being introduced now is 「出奇不窮」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

It means to use more surprising troops and more unusual strategies. The metaphor is varied and difficult to grasp.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chū qí bù qióng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

cheut1 kei4 bat1 kung4

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.