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We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「跛行千里」, with its usage explained below.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「跛行千里」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

It is a metaphor that as long as you work hard, you can achieve success even under bad conditions.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bǒ háng qiān lǐ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bai1 hang4 chin1 lei5

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.