4 characters Idiom and proverb 9 861

Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「肝腸寸斷」 and how to use it.

The Chinese idiom 「肝腸寸斷」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

A metaphor for being extremely sad.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

gān cháng cùn duàn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gon1 cheung2 chyun3 tyun5

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.