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The idiom 「蜂腰猿背」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Thin waist and narrow back. Describes a person who is light and handsome.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fēng yāo yuán bèi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fung1 yiu1 yun4 bui3

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