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

Today’s idiom is 「應天承運」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

Follow the will of heaven and accept the fate of the world.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yīng tiān chéng yùn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ying3/ying1 tin1 sing4 wan6

Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.