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This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「審曲面埶」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
Originally it refers to the process of craftsmen judging the straightness and curvature of materials when making objects. The latter means to make appropriate arrangements based on different situations. Also known as “examining the surface potential.”
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shěn qǔ miàn zhí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sam2 kuk1 min6/min2 ngai6
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.
