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Today’s idiom is 「狼吃襆頭」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
The wolf took away the man’s head, and could neither swallow it nor spit it out. It is a metaphor for being unable to express one’s suffering and yet forcing oneself to endure it.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
láng chī pú tóu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
long4 hek3 fuk6 tau4
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.
