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We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「先自隗始」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「先自隗始」, with its explanation and usage provided below.

Wei: refers to Guo Wei, a man from Yan during the Warring States Period; Shi: start. It started with the appointment of me, Guo Wei. Express self-recommendation.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xiān zì wěi shǐ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sin1 ji6 ngai5 chi2

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.