Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「勞燕分飛」 for better learning.
This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「勞燕分飛」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
Lao: Shrike. The shrike and the swallow flew east and west respectively. A metaphor for the separation of husband and wife or lovers.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
láo yàn fèn fēi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lou4 yin3 fan1 fei1
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.
