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We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「達官顯宦」, explained below.

The Chinese idiom 「達官顯宦」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Da: distinguished; Huan: official. It used to refer to officials who held high positions and had great influence.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dá guān xiǎn huàn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

daat6 gun1 hin2 waan6

The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.