4 characters Idiom and proverb 8 996

Progressing from characters to words and idioms marks advanced Chinese. This guide freely explains 「困知勉行」 for your learning.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「困知勉行」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

Gain knowledge by constantly overcoming difficulties, and strive to put knowledge into practice once you have it.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

kùn zhī miǎn háng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

kwan3 ji1 min5 haang4/hong4/hang4

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.