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Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「一謙四益」 and how to use it.

Here is the Chinese idiom 「一謙四益」, along with its meaning and how it is used.

Humility can bring many benefits to people.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yī qiān sì yì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yat1 him1 sei3 yik1

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.