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Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「破家竭產」. Learn its usage below.

The idiom 「破家竭產」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

All the family property was lost. Same as “ruining the family and fortune”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

pò jiā jié chǎn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

po3 ga1 kit3 chaan2

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.