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 「任人唯賢」, explained below.
The idiom 「任人唯賢」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Xian: A person with both virtue and talent. It means to only hire people with both moral integrity and talent.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
rèn rén wéi xián
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yam6 yan4 wai4 yin4
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
