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We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「半路修行」, explained below.

Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「半路修行」, with its explanation and usage provided below.

Originally it referred to becoming a monk or nun after adulthood. A metaphor for changing careers and taking up another job.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bàn lù xiū háng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bun3 lou6 sau1 hang4

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.