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The idiom being introduced now is 「水窮山盡」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
The water and the mountains have come to an end, and there is no way forward.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shuǐ qióng shān jìn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
seui2 kung4 saan1 jeun6
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
