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Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「觸景傷心」, explained here.

Introducing the Chinese idiom 「觸景傷心」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.

Being touched by the scenery in front of you and feeling sad.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chù jǐng shāng xīn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

juk1 ging2 seung1 sam1

Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.