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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「涕泗交流」 and its usage.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「涕泗交流」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Tears and snot flowed together. Describes the look of crying bitterly.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tì sì jiāo liú

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tai3 si3 gaau1 lau4

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.