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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 「送往事居」, with its explanation below.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「送往事居」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

Go: the dead; live: the living. Bury the dead with proper rites and care for the living.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

sòng wǎng shì jū

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sung3 wong5 si6 geui1

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.