Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「陽關三迭」 and its usage.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「陽關三迭」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
Yangguan: the name of an ancient pass, located in the southwest of Dunhuang County, Gansu Province; Sandie: singing a certain sentence repeatedly. Originally refers to an ancient farewell tune. Later it also refers to parting.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yáng guān sān dié
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yeung4 gwaan1 saam1 dip6
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.
