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Today’s idiom is 「分門別戶」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Fen, Bie: to distinguish, to differentiate; Men: the general classification of things; Hu: door. It refers to the academic divisions into different factions based on their own styles or opinions, and the establishment of each school.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fèn mén bié hù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fan1 mun4 bit6 wu6
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.
