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The idiom 「廉而不劌」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Lian: honesty; Bi: cut, stab. It has edges but will not cut others. It is a metaphor for being honest and generous.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

lián ér bù guì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

lim4 yi4 bat1 gwai3

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