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We’re presenting the idiom 「舉目無親」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
I raised my eyes and couldn’t see a single relative. It is a metaphor for being single and unfamiliar with the people and the place.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jǔ mù wú qīn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
geui2 muk6 mou4 chan1
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.
