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Chinese idioms like 「廢然而返」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.

Today’s idiom is 「廢然而返」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

Originally it meant that anger disappeared and things returned to normal, but now it describes the return of disappointment.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fèi rán ér fǎn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fai3 yin4 yi4 faan1

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.