4 characters Idiom and proverb 7 706

Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「有己無人」, as shown below.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「有己無人」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

Selfish, only caring about oneself and not others.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yǒu jǐ wú rén

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yau5 gei2 mou4 yan4

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.