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Enjoy free Chinese learning resources from us! This series covers idioms and proverbs, which are meaningful and useful in various scenarios. Let’s explore 「七瘡八孔」 and its usage below.

The Chinese idiom 「七瘡八孔」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

There are many holes. A metaphor for being heavily in debt financially.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qī chuāng bā kǒng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chat1 chong1 baat3 hung2

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.