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Learn advanced Chinese idioms like 「物歸原主」, following the path from basic characters to phrases, all with this free resource.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「物歸原主」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

Return: give back. Return the item to its original owner.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

wù guī yuán zhǔ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

mat6 gwai1 yun4 jyu2

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.