We want to help you study Chinese for free! This series spotlights idioms and proverbs, known for their meaning and use. Learn about 「知白守黑」 below.
The Chinese idiom 「知白守黑」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
It means that even though you understand clearly what is right and wrong, you should still remain ignorant and pretend that you see nothing. This is the Taoist negative attitude towards life.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhī bái shǒu hēi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ji1 baak6 sau2 hak1
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