We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「飲泣吞聲」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「飲泣吞聲」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
I could only swallow my tears and dare not cry out loud. Describes the pain that one endures when being oppressed and not daring to express it openly.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǐn qì tūn shēng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yam2 yap1 tan1 seng1
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.
