Yin Jian Bu Yuan (殷鉴不远) means that the lessons of past mistakes are readily available as warnings, urging one to learn from history and remain vigilant. It signifies the importance of historical precedent as guidance, originating from "Book of Songs: Great Odes of Shang: Dang."
殷鉴不远 (yīn jiàn bù yuǎn) 指前人的教训就在眼前，应以此为戒，加强警惕。出自《诗经·大雅·荡》。
| 成语 | 殷鉴不远 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 指殷商子孙应以夏的灭亡为鉴借戒。后泛指前人的教训就在眼前。 |
| 出处 | 《诗经·大雅·荡》：“殷鉴不远，在夏后之世。” |
| 拼音 | yīn jiàn bù yuǎn |
| 拼音码 | yjby |
| 用法 | 主谓式；作谓语、定语；泛指前人的教训就在眼前 |
| 英语 | one need not look far for a lesson |
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