We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「椎心頓足」, with its explanation below.
Today, we explore the idiom 「椎心頓足」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.
Describes a person’s state of grief, regret, etc. Same as “beating the chest and stamping the feet”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhuī xīn dùn zú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jeui1 sam1 deun6 juk1
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.
