4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 477

We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「心馳神往」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「心馳神往」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

Chi: Mercedes-Benz. The mind runs toward the things you desire. Describes a yearning for something.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xīn chí shén wǎng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sam1 chi4 san4 wong5

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.