A2
Proverb
Formal
Meaning
One is influenced by their companions; good company makes good people.
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Cultural Background
Reflects the importance of 'mentorship' and 'social circles' in Confucian thought.
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Tone check
Ensure you use the fourth tone for '近' and '墨'.
Meaning
One is influenced by their companions; good company makes good people.
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Tone check
Ensure you use the fourth tone for '近' and '墨'.
Test Yourself
Complete the idiom.
近朱者赤，近____者黑。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 墨
The idiom uses 'ink' (墨) to represent darkness/bad influence.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the idiom.
Fill Blank
A2
近朱者赤，近____者黑。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 墨
The idiom uses 'ink' (墨) to represent darkness/bad influence.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt can be both. It's a neutral observation of human nature.
Related Phrases
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物以类聚
similarBirds of a feather flock together.
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