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Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「敬賢愛士」, with details below.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「敬賢愛士」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

Respect and cherish people with talent and virtue.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jìng xián ài shì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ging3 yin4 oi3 si6/si2

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.