Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「親賢遠佞」, as shown below.
Today’s idiom is 「親賢遠佞」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Ning: a person who is good at flattery and fawning. Be close to talented and virtuous people, and stay away from flatterers.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qīn xián yuǎn nìng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chan1 yin4 yun5 ning6
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
