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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「能近取譬」 and its usage.

The idiom 「能近取譬」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.

You can use yourself as an example. It is a metaphor for being able to extend one’s own thoughts to other people and be considerate of others.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

néng jìn qǔ pì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

nang4 kan5/gan6 cheui2 pei3

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.