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Here, we present the idiom 「不自量力」. Below, you’ll find its explanation and examples of usage.

Don’t estimate your own abilities. Refers to overestimating one’s own strength.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bù zì liàng lì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat1 ji6 leung6 lik6

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.