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Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「白頭相守」 for better learning.

The idiom 「白頭相守」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

It means that a couple stays together in love until old age.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bái tóu xiàng shǒu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

baak6 tau4 seung2 sau2

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