Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「乞哀告憐」, detailed below.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「乞哀告憐」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Alas: pity; plead: request. Beg for mercy and help from others.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qǐ āi gào lián
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hat1 oi1 gou3 lin4
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
