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Your free Chinese learning resource is here! This idiom and proverb series introduces phrases rich in meaning. Today, we explain 「若有所亡」 and its usage.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「若有所亡」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

Ruo: It seems. It feels like something is missing. Describes a restless look. It also describes the feeling of emptiness in the heart. Same as “as if one has lost something”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

ruò yǒu suǒ wáng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yeuk6 yau5 so2 mong4

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.