We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「事在人為」, explained below.
The Chinese idiom 「事在人為」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
It means that things have to be done by people. Under certain conditions, whether things can be accomplished depends on people’s subjective efforts.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shì zài rén wéi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
si6 joi6 yan4 wai4
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.

