4 characters Idiom and proverb 16 792

We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「送往視居」, with its usage explained below.

Here’s the idiom 「送往視居」, with its definition and practical application described below.

Bury the dead with proper rites and care for the living. Same as “sending away the past”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

sòng wǎng shì jū

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sung3 wong5 si6 geui1

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.