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三教九流 Meaning

三教九流

Learn the meaning of 三教九流, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 三教九流 means fig. people from all trades (often derog.).

Meaning in English

Fig. people from all trades (often derog.)

Chinese三教九流
Pinyinsan1 jiao4 jiu3 liu2
Definitionsfig. people from all trades (often derog.)
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What does 三教九流 mean?

三教九流 means fig. people from all trades (often derog.).

How do you pronounce 三教九流?

三教九流 is pronounced san1 jiao4 jiu3 liu2 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 三教九流 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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