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We’re presenting the idiom 「和光同塵」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
and, same: mixed. Heguang: mix various lights; Tongchen: be the same as the world. Refers to a passive attitude of not showing off one’s talents and not competing with others. It also refers to going along with the crowd.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hé guāng tóng chén
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wo4 gwong1 tung4 chan4
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
