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 「賣爵鬻官」, with its explanation below.
This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「賣爵鬻官」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.
Buying and selling official positions to make money.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
mài jué yù guān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
maai6 jeuk3 yuk6 gun1
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.

