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We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「捶胸跌腳」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

Let’s learn about the idiom 「捶胸跌腳」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.

Expressing extreme sadness or grief.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chuí xiōng diē jiǎo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

cheui4 hung1 dit3 geuk3

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.