Free resources for learning Chinese are here for you! This series features idioms and proverbs with rich meanings. Check out 「肝心若裂」 and its details.
This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「肝心若裂」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.
A metaphor for extreme pain.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gān xīn ruò liè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gon1 sam1 yeuk6 lit6
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.

