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Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「奔走鑽營」, explained here.

The idiom 「奔走鑽營」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

Running around everywhere, trying every means to pursue personal gain.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bēn zǒu zuàn yíng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ban1 jau2 jyun3 ying4

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.