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After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「招搖過市」. Meaning and usage are below.

Today’s idiom is 「招搖過市」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

ostentatious: showing off; city: a busy city, referring to a crowded place. It means to show off one’s strength in public and attract attention.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhāo yáo guò shì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jiu1 yiu4 gwo3 si5

Chinese idioms are limitless in number and diversity, presenting endless learning opportunities. These tools are here to help you embrace the beauty of the language.