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Here, we present the idiom 「孤苦伶仃」. Below, you’ll find its explanation and examples of usage.
Lingding: lonely and without support. Alone, miserable, and without anyone to rely on.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gū kǔ líng dīng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gu1 fu2 ling4 ding1
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
