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Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「真金烈火」, detailed below.

Introducing the idiom 「真金烈火」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

A metaphor for something that has undergone severe tests without losing its quality.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhēn jīn liè huǒ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jan1 gam1 lit6 fo2

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.