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Today’s idiom is 「分釵斷帶」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
The hairpins came apart and the belt broke. A metaphor for the separation of husband and wife.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fèn chāi duàn dài
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fan1 chaai1 tyun5 daai3/daai2
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.
