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The idiom 「長籲短歎」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Sigh: sigh. He kept sighing, long and short. Describes a worried look.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhǎng yù duǎn tàn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

cheung4 yu6 dyun2 taan3

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.