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For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「呼天叫地」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
Describes extreme injustice, resentment or pain. Same as “cry out to heaven and earth”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hū tiān jiào dì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fu1 tin1 giu3 dei6/dei2
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
