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We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「諄諄誥誡」 and its meaning below.

Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「諄諄誥誡」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

Teach and advise earnestly and patiently. Same as “earnest warning”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhūn zhūn gào jiè

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jeun1 jeun1 gou3 gaai3

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.