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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「觸目傷懷」 and its usage.

This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「觸目傷懷」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.

To feel sad when seeing a certain situation.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chù mù shāng huái

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

juk1 muk6 seung1 waai4

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.