Your free Chinese learning resource is here! This idiom and proverb series introduces phrases rich in meaning. Today, we explain 「積非成是」 and its usage.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「積非成是」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
Accumulation: formed over a long period of time. The fallacies formed over a long period of time are actually considered to be correct.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jī fēi chéng shì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jik1 fei1 sing4 si6
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
