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We’re presenting the idiom 「冠上履下」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
It is a metaphor for clear distinction between superiors and subordinates, and between high and low.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
guàn shàng lǚ xià
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gun3 seung5/seung6 lei5 ha6
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
