4 characters Idiom and proverb 15 97

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This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「冤家對頭」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

Refers to an enemy or foe.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yuān jiā duì tóu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yun1 ga1 deui3 tau4

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.