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Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「白黑不分」, with its explanation and usage provided below.

It is a metaphor for confusion between clear and turbid, and unclear right and wrong.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bái hēi bù fèn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

baak6 hak1 bat1 fan1

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.