4 characters Idiom and proverb 23 390

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 「過而能改」, with its explanation below.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「過而能改」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

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The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

guò ér néng gǎi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gwo3 yi4 nang4 goi2

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.