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We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「肥遯鳴高」, with its explanation below.

This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「肥遯鳴高」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.

He retired from the world and considered himself noble.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

féi dùn míng gāo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fei4 deun6 ming4 gou1

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.