Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「雁逝魚沉」, explained here.
Today’s idiom is 「雁逝魚沉」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
A metaphor for being cut off from each other. Also written as “The geese die and the fish sink.”
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yàn shì yú chén
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ngaan6 sai6 yu2 cham4
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
