From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「無為而治」. Details below.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「無為而治」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
Wuwei: do nothing; Zhi: govern. He did nothing and yet the world was governed. Originally it meant that when Shun was in power, he followed Yao’s ideas without making any changes. Later it generally refers to the use of virtue to educate the people.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wú wéi ér zhì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mou4 wai6/wai4 yi4 ji6
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
