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We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「鳩工庀材」, explained below.

This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「鳩工庀材」, with its definition and usage detailed below.

庀: prepare, have. Recruit craftsmen and prepare materials.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiū gōng pǐ cái

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gau1 gung1 pei2 choi4

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.