Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「含蓼問疾」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「含蓼問疾」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
Polygonum: a bitter aquatic plant. Regardless of the hardship, we still visit patients with illness. In the old days, it was used to describe the monarch comforting the military and civilians and sharing the joys and sorrows with the people.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hán liǎo wèn jí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ham4 liu5 man6 jat6
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.
