We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「猿鶴蟲沙」 and its meaning below.
We’re presenting the idiom 「猿鶴蟲沙」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
In the old days, it was used to refer to soldiers who died in battle. It also refers to people who died in war.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yuán hè chóng shā
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yun4 hok2 chung4 sa1
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.
