Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「摧心剖肝」 for better learning.
The featured idiom 「摧心剖肝」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.
Destroy: break. Dissect: cut open. The heart and liver were cut open. A metaphor for extreme sadness and pain.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
cuī xīn pōu gān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheui1 sam1 fau2 gon1
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
