We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「燕爾新婚」, with its usage explained below.
Today’s idiom is 「燕爾新婚」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Originally it was used by an abandoned wife to tell her ex-husband about remarrying and having fun with his new lover, but later the meaning was reversed and it was used to celebrate a wedding. Describes the joy of a newlywed.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yàn ěr xīn hūn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yin3 yi5 san1 fan1
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.
