4 characters Idiom and proverb 18 479

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The idiom 「清洌可鑒」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

洌: clear water. Jian: to look at. The water is so clear that you can see your reflection.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qīng liè kě jiàn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ching1 lit6 ho2 gaam3

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