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From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「月落參橫」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.

This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「月落參橫」, with its definition and usage detailed below.

The moon has set and the star Canopus is slanting. Describes the day that is about to dawn.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yuè luò cān héng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yut6 lok6 chaam1/sam1 waang4

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.