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The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「吃裏爬外」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Accept the benefits on one side, but work hard on the other side. It also means telling the other party about your own situation.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chī lǐ pá wài

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

hek3 leui5 pa4 ngoi6

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.