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The featured idiom 「愁眉苦眼」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.

Describes a sad look.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chóu méi kǔ yǎn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sau4 mei4 fu2 ngaan5

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.