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Introducing the idiom 「天道好還」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

It used to mean that evil will be punished.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tiān dào hǎo hái

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tin1 dou6 hou2 waan4

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.