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Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「前言往行」. Learn its usage below.

The idiom 「前言往行」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Refers to the words and deeds of sages in previous generations.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qián yán wǎng háng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chin4 yin4 wong5 haang4/hong4/hang4

The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.