4 characters Idiom and proverb 23 449

Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「道無拾遺」. Check below for details.

The idiom being introduced now is 「道無拾遺」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

No one picks up other people’s lost things on the road. Describes a good social atmosphere. Same as “Do not pick up lost items on the road.”

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dào wú shí yí

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

dou6 mou4 sap6 wai4

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.