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Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「計功補過」 for better learning.

The idiom 「計功補過」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Plan: to examine and determine. fault. To assess a person’s merits to make up for his faults.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jì gōng bǔ guò

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gai3/gai2 gung1 bou2 gwo3

The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.