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We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「春露秋霜」, with its explanation below.

This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「春露秋霜」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.

A metaphor for grace and majesty. It is also used to commemorate ancestors.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chūn lù qiū shuāng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

cheun1 lou6 chau1 seung1

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.