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引以為鑑

简 引以为鉴 · 繁 引以為鑑
Mandarin · pinyin yǐn yǐ wéi jiàn

Meanings

  1. to take a lesson from (an adverse experience)
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引
yǐn · to pull, draw out, attract; to stretch
以
yǐ · by means of; thereby, therefore; consider as; in order to
為
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鑑
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为
wèi · do, handle, govern, act; be
鉴
jiàn · mirror, looking glass; reflect
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3–3–2–4 · yin3 yi3 wei2 jian4

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