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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「借客報仇」 and its usage.

This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「借客報仇」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.

Help others get revenge.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiè kè bào chóu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

je3 haak3 bou3 sau4

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.