4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 889

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The idiom 「比肩並起」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Bi: and. Stand together, shoulder to shoulder. Metaphorically, things arise at the same time.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bǐ jiān bìng qǐ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bei2 gin1 bing6 hei2

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