Learning Chinese is easier with our free resources! This series explains idioms and proverbs, valuable for various situations. Today’s idiom is 「窮困潦倒」, with more below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「窮困潦倒」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Destitute: poverty, difficulty; down and out: frustration. Living in poverty and feeling frustrated.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qióng kùn liáo dǎo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
kung4 kwan3 liu2 dou2
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
