4 characters Idiom and proverb 20 269

We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「棄暗投明」, explained below.

The idiom being introduced now is 「棄暗投明」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Leave the darkness and head for the light. A metaphor for politically leaving the reactionary camp and moving towards progress.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qì àn tóu míng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

hei3 am3 tau4 ming4

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