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In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「以碫投卵」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

碫: whetstone. Use a grindstone to crack the eggs. It is a metaphor that using the strong to attack the weak, victory is certain.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yǐ duàn tóu luǎn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yi5 dyun3 tau4 leun2

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.