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We’re presenting the idiom 「指東劃西」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
Refers to the hand gestures used when speaking. A metaphor for avoiding the topic and rambling.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhǐ dōng huà xī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ji2 dung1 waak6 sai1
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
