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This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「烏鳥私情」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
Black bird: According to ancient legend, young black birds can feed their older counterparts. A metaphor for filial piety in serving one’s parents.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wū niǎo sī qíng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wu1 niu5 si1 ching4
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.
