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This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「強枝弱本」, with its definition and usage detailed below.

It is a metaphor that local forces are stronger than the central forces and become too powerful to be eliminated.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qiáng zhī ruò běn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

keung4 ji1 yeuk6 bun2

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.