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Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「成敗論人」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

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The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chéng bài lùn rén

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sing4 baai6 leun6 yan4

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.