4 characters Idiom and proverb 6 101

We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「民保於信」, explained below.

Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「民保於信」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

It means that those in power must be trustworthy and righteous in order to gain the support of the people.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

mín bǎo yú xìn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

man4 bou2 yu1 seun3

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.