Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「愁腸殢酒」. Check below for details.
The idiom being introduced now is 「愁腸殢酒」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Sorrowful: a sad heart; troubled: troubled. A depressed person is prone to alcoholism.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chóu cháng tì jiǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sau4 cheung2 tai3 jau2
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.

