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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「優柔厭飫」 and its usage.

The idiom 「優柔厭飫」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.

It is a metaphor for the calm pursuit of learning and the deep understanding of it. Same as “gentle and satisfied”

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yōu róu yàn yù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yau1 yau4 yim3 yu3

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.