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This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「淵清玉絜」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
As clear as the abyss, as pure as jade. A metaphor for noble character.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yuān qīng yù jié
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yun1 ching1 yuk6 git3
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
