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Here, we present the idiom 「樂極悲生」. Below, you’ll find its explanation and examples of usage.

When you are extremely happy, something sad happens.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

lè jí bēi shēng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

lok6/ngok6 gik6 bei1 saang1/sang1

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.