Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「音容宛在」, explained here.
Discover the idiom 「音容宛在」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.
It seemed as if I could still hear his voice and see his face and expression. Describes the longing for the dead.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yīn róng wǎn zài
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yam1 yung4 yun2 joi6
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.

