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能近取譬 — “To be able to put oneself in others' shoes”

能近取譬 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be able to put oneself in others' shoes”. To empathize with others by relating their feelings or situations to one's own experience. Literally, “Able to draw analogies from what is close to oneself”.

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能近取譬 Pronunciation and Pinyin

能近取譬 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
能
néng10can, be able to
近
jìn8close, near, recent
取
qǔ8to take, obtain, or choose
譬
pì20make an analogy

Example Sentence with 能近取譬

我们应该学会能近取譬,理解他人的不易。
We should learn to put ourselves in others' shoes and understand their difficulties.

Idioms Related to 能近取譬

Synonyms of 能近取譬

  • tuī推jǐ己jí及rén人put oneself in others' shoes

More idioms starting with 能

  • néng能shàng上néng能xià下adaptable to all positions
  • néng能bù不liǎng两gōng工Cannot master two crafts
  • néng能bù不chèn称guān官abilities do not match the office
  • néng能zhēng争guàn惯zhàn战skilled and seasoned in battle
  • néng能rén人qiǎo巧jiàng匠master craftsman or expert
  • néng能shēn伸néng能qū屈flexible and adaptable
  • néng能shēn伸néng能suō缩flexible and adaptable
  • néng能xiě写huì会suàn算be literate and numerate
  • néng能gāng刚néng能róu柔able to be firm and gentle
  • néng能shì士nì匿móu谋Talented people hide plans when not used
  • néng能qū屈néng能shēn伸adaptable and resilient
  • néng能gōng工qiǎo巧jiàng匠master craftsmen and skilled artisans

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What does 能近取譬 mean?

能近取譬 (néng jìn qǔ pì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be able to put oneself in others' shoes”.

How do you pronounce 能近取譬?

能近取譬 is pronounced néng jìn qǔ pì in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 能近取譬 literally mean?

Literally, 能近取譬 means “Able to draw analogies from what is close to oneself”. It is used to mean “to be able to put oneself in others' shoes”.

What is the Chinese definition of 能近取譬?

能就自身打比方。比喻能推己及人,替别人着想。

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