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The idiom 「摩頂放踵」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
was bruised from the top of my head to my heels. Describes working hard without caring about one’s health.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
mó dǐng fàng zhǒng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mo1 ding2/deng2 fong3 jung2
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
