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引以為鑑

简引以为鉴 · 繁引以為鑑

Mandarin · pinyin yǐn yǐ wéi jiàn

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
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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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