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This feature highlights the idiom 「不為已甚」, with its meaning and examples shown below.

Too much: excessive. Don’t overdo it. It usually refers to stopping the blame or punishment of someone when it is appropriate.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bù wéi yǐ shèn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat1 wai6/wai4 yi5 sam6

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.