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Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「視若路人」, with details below.

Today, we explore the idiom 「視若路人」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.

Treat them like strangers you meet on the road. Refers to being very distant from relatives or acquaintances.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shì ruò lù rén

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

si6 yeuk6 lou6 yan4

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.