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Learn about the idiom 「微言大義」: its definition and how it’s used are detailed here.
Micro words: precise and profound words; Great meaning: originally refers to the essence of scriptures, and later refers to great principles. Profound truths contained in subtle language.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wēi yán dà yì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mei4 yin4 daai6 yi6
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.
