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The idiom 「噓寒問暖」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
To soothe the cold: to exhale hot air to warm a cold person; to inquire about the person’s health. Describes being very concerned about people’s lives.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xū hán wèn nuǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
heui1 hon4 man6 nyun5
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