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Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「途遙日暮」 and how to use it.

The featured idiom 「途遙日暮」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.

It’s getting late. A metaphor for being in a desperate or decadent situation.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tú yáo rì mù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tou4 yiu4 yat6 mou6

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.