Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「另楚寒巫」 below.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「另楚寒巫」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
Chu: King Huai of Chu; Wu: the goddess of Wushan. It refers to a couple or lovers living apart and feeling lonely.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
lìng chǔ hán wū
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ling6 cho2 hon4 mou4
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.
