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Enjoy free Chinese learning resources from us! This series covers idioms and proverbs, which are meaningful and useful in various scenarios. Let’s explore 「有口皆碑」 and its usage below.

The idiom being introduced now is 「有口皆碑」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Stele: refers to a stele recording merits. Everyone’s mouth is a living monument. A metaphor for being praised by everyone.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yǒu kǒu jiē bēi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yau5 hau2 gaai1 bei1

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.