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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「益國利民」 and its usage.

Learn about the idiom 「益國利民」: its definition and how it’s used are detailed here.

It is beneficial to the country and the people.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yì guó lì mín

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yik1 gwok3 lei6 man4

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.