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From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「一代談宗」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.

Introducing the idiom 「一代談宗」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

Tan Zong: Good at speaking, respected by the world. Refers to the contemporary master of elegant conversation.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yī dài tán zōng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yat1 doi6 taam4 jung1

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.