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 「愁紅怨綠」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「愁紅怨綠」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Red and green: refers to flowers and leaves. Refers to the withered flowers and leaves that have been destroyed by wind and rain. It is often used to express feelings about one’s miserable life experience.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chóu hóng yuàn lǜ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sau4 hung4 yun3 luk6
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.
