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Here is the Chinese idiom 「深文周納」, along with its meaning and how it is used.
Zhou Na: Fabricating charges. It refers to the harsh or distorted citation of legal provisions to convict innocent people. It also refers to accusing someone of a crime without any basis in fact.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shēn wén zhōu nà
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sam1 man4 jau1 naap6
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
