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Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「放屁添風」 and how to use it.

The idiom being introduced now is 「放屁添風」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

A metaphor for cheering from the sidelines.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fàng pì tiān fēng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fong3 pei3 tim1/tim3 fung1

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.