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Today, we explore the idiom 「望帝啼鵑」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.
According to legend, during the Warring States Period, King Du Yu of Shu proclaimed himself emperor and was also known as Emperor Wang. He made great contributions to flood control in Shu. Later, he abdicated the throne to his ministers and retired to the West Mountain. After his death, he turned into a cuckoo, crying sadly. Later it often refers to sad and miserable crying.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wàng dì tí juān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mong6 dai3 tai4 gyun1
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.
