We want to help you study Chinese for free! This series spotlights idioms and proverbs, known for their meaning and use. Learn about 「死別生離」 below.
This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「死別生離」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
A permanent farewell or a farewell with little expectation of seeing each other again.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
sǐ bié shēng lí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sei2 bit6 saang1/sang1 lei4
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
