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Let’s dive into the idiom 「瓜李之嫌」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Melons and plums: under the melon field and plum trees. A metaphor for being in a suspicious position.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
guā lǐ zhī xián
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gwa1 lei5 ji1 yim4
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
