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Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「鑽懶幫閑」, explained below.

The idiom 「鑽懶幫閑」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

Refers to flattering and playing tricks. It also refers to someone who tries to please others and act in a clever way.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zuàn lǎn bāng xián

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jyun3 laan5/laan2 bong1 haan4

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.