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Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「飛蛾赴火」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

Like a moth to a flame. A metaphor for seeking death and bringing about one’s own destruction.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fēi é fù huǒ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fei1 ngo4 fu6 fo2

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.