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We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「持正不阿」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

Here is the Chinese idiom 「持正不阿」, along with its meaning and how it is used.

Be fair and upright and do not cater to flattery.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chí zhèng bù ā

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chi4 jeng3/jing3 bat1 a3

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.