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The idiom 「鶴膝蜂腰」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
①These refer to two of the eight prosody faults in poetry. Generally refers to the problems in the rhythm of poetry. ②Two types of defective strokes in calligraphy.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hè xī fēng yāo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hok2 sat1 fung1 yiu1
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.
