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Here’s the idiom 「兩肋插刀」, with its definition and practical application described below.

Inserting a knife into both ribs means not being afraid of death. A metaphor for making great sacrifices.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

liǎng lèi chā dāo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

leung5 laak6/laak1 chaap3 dou1

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.