From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「外感內傷」. Details below.
Here’s the idiom 「外感內傷」, with its definition and practical application described below.
① In traditional Chinese medicine, it refers to external wind evil and internal depression that cause illness. ②A metaphor for being tormented both inside and outside.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wài gǎn nèi shāng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ngoi6 gam2 noi6 seung1
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.

