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Here’s the idiom 「聲色貨利」, with its definition and practical application described below.
Goods: refers to money; Li: refers to personal gain. Greedy for singing and dancing, women, money and personal gain. Generally refers to acts such as seeking pleasure and asking for money.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shēng sè huò lì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
seng1 sik1 fo3 lei6
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
