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We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「進賢達能」, explained below.

The idiom being introduced now is 「進賢達能」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

It means promoting virtuous and capable people. Recommend the virtuous and employ capable people.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jìn xián dá néng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jeun3 yin4 daat6 nang4

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.