We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「知止不殆」, with its explanation below.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「知止不殆」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
Dangerous: dangerous. Those who know when to stop will not be in danger. In the old days, people were advised not to go to extremes.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhī zhǐ bù dài
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ji1 ji2 bat1 toi5
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.
