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Chinese idioms like 「化險為夷」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「化險為夷」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

險: dangerous obstacles; 宜: flat. Turn danger into safety. A metaphor for turning danger into safety.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

huà xiǎn wéi yí

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fa3 him2 wai4 yi4

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