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Today, we explore the idiom 「魚目間珠」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.

A metaphor for confusing the fake with the real.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yú mù jiān zhū

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yu2 muk6 gaan1 jyu1

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.