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The idiom being introduced now is 「染指於鼎」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Ding: An ancient cooking utensil made of bronze, mostly round in shape, with three legs and two handles. Dip your fingers into the pot and get some soup. A metaphor for taking undue benefits.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
rǎn zhǐ yú dǐng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yim5 ji2 yu1 ding2
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.
