Character combinations make words; words evolve into idioms. Learn 「愁雲慘淡」 today with this free Chinese resource.
This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「愁雲慘淡」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
Dismal: bleak. Originally it meant that the sky was dark and gloomy due to the gloomy clouds. It is also used to describe a scene or atmosphere that makes people feel sad or depressed.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chóu yún cǎn dàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sau4 wan4 chaam2 daam6
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
