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Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「篤近舉遠」 and how to use it.

The Chinese idiom 「篤近舉遠」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Du: loyal, honest; Ju: recommend, select. Be kind to those you are close to and recommend those you are distant from, which means treating people equally.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dǔ jìn jǔ yuǎn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

duk1 kan5/gan6 geui2 yun5

The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.