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From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「入鐵主簿」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.

The idiom being introduced now is 「入鐵主簿」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

A metaphor for talented and experienced officials.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

rù tiě zhǔ bù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yap6 tit3 jyu2 bou2

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.