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The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「棄偽從真」, detailing its meaning and use.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「棄偽從真」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Abandon hypocrisy and follow the truth.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qì wěi cóng zhēn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

hei3 ngai6 chung4 jan1

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.