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达则兼善天下
达则兼善天下
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达则兼善天下

达则兼善天下 — “When one achieves success or prominence”

达则兼善天下 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When one achieves success or prominence”. They should use their influence and resources to benefit society and ensure the well-being of all. Literally, “When successful, benefit the whole world”.

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达则兼善天下 Pronunciation and Pinyin

达则兼善天下 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
达
dá7reach, achieve, understand
则
zé6then, in that case
兼
jiān10combine two parts simultaneously
善
shàn12good kind skillful
天
tiān4sky, heaven, day, nature
下
xià3below, down, next, to descend

Example Sentence with 达则兼善天下

他一直秉持着“达则兼善天下”的信念,即使退休后也致力于公益事业,帮助了许多需要帮助的人。
He has always upheld the belief of "When successful, benefit the whole world," dedicating himself to charity even after retirement, helping many in need.

Idioms Related to 达则兼善天下

More idioms starting with 达

  • dá达rén人zhī知mìng命A sagacious person understands and accepts their destiny
  • dá达rén人lì立rén人help others achieve success
  • dá达dì地zhī知gēn根know the full story
  • dá达shì士bá拔sú俗Enlightened scholar transcends the mundane
  • dá达shì士tōng通rén人broad-minded and learned person
  • dá达guān官xiǎn显huàn宦high-ranking officials and influential dignitaries
  • dá达guān官zhī知mìng命philosophical and accepting of one's destiny
  • dá达guān官yào要rén人high-ranking officials and important people
  • dá达guān官guì贵rén人high-ranking officials and influential dignitaries
  • dá达guān官guì贵yào要high officials and distinguished personages
  • dá达quán权zhī知biàn变adapt to changing circumstances
  • dá达quán权tōng通biàn变adapt to changing circumstances

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Questions about 达则兼善天下

What does 达则兼善天下 mean?

达则兼善天下 (dá zé jiān shàn tiān xià) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When one achieves success or prominence”.

How do you pronounce 达则兼善天下?

达则兼善天下 is pronounced dá zé jiān shàn tiān xià in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 达则兼善天下 literally mean?

Literally, 达则兼善天下 means “When successful, benefit the whole world”. It is used to mean “When one achieves success or prominence”.

What is the Chinese definition of 达则兼善天下?

达:显贵。得志做了大官,就也把天下治理好

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