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From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「汗不敢出」. Details below.

Today’s idiom is 「汗不敢出」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

was so scared that I didn’t even dare to sweat. Describes being extremely nervous and fearful.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

hàn bù gǎn chū

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

hon6 bat1 gam2 cheut1

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