4 characters Idiom and proverb 10 390

Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「依依惜別」, as shown below.

The idiom 「依依惜別」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

Yiyi: the look of lingering affection; Xibie: reluctant to part. Describes the feeling of being very reluctant to part.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yī yī xī bié

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yi1 yi1 sik1 bit6

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.