Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「泣下沾襟」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「泣下沾襟」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Lapel: the chest part of a garment. Tears rolled down, soaking the front of his clothes. Crying very sadly.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qì xià zhān jīn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yap1 ha6 jim1 kam1
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
