From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「事與願違」. Details below.
The idiom 「事與願違」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
The reality is the opposite of what is desired. It means that what was originally planned was not done.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shì yǔ yuàn wéi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
si6 yu5 yun6 wai4
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.
