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Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「不寒而栗」 for better learning.

Introducing the idiom 「不寒而栗」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

Li: fear, tremble. Shivering without being cold. Describes being extremely frightened.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bù hán ér lì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat1 hon4 yi4 leut6

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.