4 characters Idiom and proverb 12 198

Learning Chinese is easier with our free resources! This series explains idioms and proverbs, valuable for various situations. Today’s idiom is 「知過必改」, with more below.

This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「知過必改」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.

Once you realize you are wrong, you must correct it.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhī guò bì gǎi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ji1 gwo3 bit1 goi2

The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.