We’re sharing free Chinese learning content with you. Idioms and proverbs, full of meaning, are explored in this series. Today, we present 「老淚縱橫」.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「老淚縱橫」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Vertical and horizontal: crisscross. The old man’s face is filled with tears, which describes extreme sadness or excitement.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
lǎo lèi zòng héng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lou5 leui6 jung3 waang4
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.
