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This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「旱魃為虐」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Hanba: a monster that can cause drought in ancient legends; nu: disaster. Refers to drought.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hàn bá wéi nuè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hon5 bat6 wai6/wai4 yeuk6
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.
