4 characters Idiom and proverb 13 853

Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「流離瑣尾」. Learn its usage below.

Introducing the idiom 「流離瑣尾」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

A metaphor for a situation that changes from a smooth one to a difficult one.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

liú lí suǒ wěi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

lau4 lei4 so2 mei5

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.