Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「殫精極慮」, with details below.
The idiom 「殫精極慮」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.
Still thinking hard. Use all your wisdom and energy.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dān jīng jí lǜ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
daan1 jing1/jeng1 gik6 leui6
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.

