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Discover the idiom 「摘句尋章」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.

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The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhāi jù xún zhāng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jaak6 geui3 cham4 jeung1

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.