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Let’s dive into the idiom 「知足知止」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Know when to be satisfied and when to stop.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhī zú zhī zhǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ji1 juk1 ji1 ji2
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.
