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The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「牛角掛書」, detailing its meaning and use.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「牛角掛書」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

A metaphor for studying hard.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

niú jiǎo guà shū

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ngau4 gok3 gwa3 syu1

Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.