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Your free Chinese learning resource is here! This idiom and proverb series introduces phrases rich in meaning. Today, we explain 「閉門墐戶」 and its usage.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「閉門墐戶」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Close doors and windows and block caves. It usually refers to strict precautions.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bì mén jìn hù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bai3 mun4 gan6 wu6

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.