见贤思齐 See the virtuous and emulate them
Explanation
见到有德行的人就想向他看齐，学习他的优点。比喻努力向好的方面学习。
When you see virtuous people, you want to emulate them and adopt their virtues. It means that one strives to learn from good examples.
Origin Story
春秋时期，齐景公问晏子如何治理国家才能使国家强盛。晏子答道：“国君应该以德服人，以仁爱治国，爱惜百姓。而作为臣子，也应努力学习，见贤思齐，不断提升自己的道德修养和才能，才能更好地辅佐国君，为国家做出贡献。”齐景公听了晏子的回答深受感动，并表示将认真学习并加以实践。从此，齐国国泰民安，百姓安居乐业，成为当时诸侯国中的模范。
During the Spring and Autumn Period, Duke Jing of Qi asked Yan Zi how to govern the country so that it could prosper. Yan Zi replied: “The monarch should rule by virtue and benevolence, cherishing the people. As for the ministers, they should also strive to learn and emulate the virtuous, constantly improving their moral cultivation and abilities, so that they can better assist the monarch and contribute to the country.” Duke Jing was deeply moved by Yan Zi's reply, and said he would study and practice it diligently. From then on, Qi enjoyed peace and prosperity, and the people lived in peace and happiness, making it a model among the vassal states.
Usage
用于劝勉人们学习先进，不断进步。
It is used to encourage people to learn from the advanced and make continuous progress.
Examples
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见贤思齐，见不贤而内自省也。
jiàn xián sī qí, jiàn bù xián ér nèi zì xǐng yě;xuéxí xiānjìn, nǔlì gǎn shàng tāmen
Seeing virtuous people, I think of emulating them; seeing unvirtuous people, I reflect on myself.
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学习先进，努力赶上他们。
I try to learn from the best and improve myself.