Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「愴地呼天」, explained here.
Today’s idiom is 「愴地呼天」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Sorrow: sad, miserable. Cry out in grief. Describes an expression of extreme grief and despair.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chuàng dì hū tiān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chong3 dei6/dei2 fu1 tin1
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.

