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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 「堪以告慰」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

The idiom being introduced now is 「堪以告慰」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Kan: can, can. Can feel or give some comfort.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

kān yǐ gào wèi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ham1 yi5 gou3 wai3

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.