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This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「沉魚落雁」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
When fish see it, they sink to the bottom of the water; when geese see it, they land on the sandbar. Used to describe a woman’s beautiful appearance.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chén yú luò yàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cham4 yu2 lok6 ngaan6
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
