We want to help you study Chinese for free! This series spotlights idioms and proverbs, known for their meaning and use. Learn about 「以人為鏡」 below.
The idiom 「以人為鏡」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Use the successes and failures of others as a reference for your own.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǐ rén wéi jìng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi5 yan4 wai4 geng3
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