4 characters Idiom and proverb 19 981

Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「惺惺相惜」 and how to use it.

Our focus this time is on the idiom 「惺惺相惜」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.

People with similar personalities, interests and circumstances love, sympathize and support each other.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xīng xīng xiàng xī

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sing1 sing1 seung1 sik1

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.