Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「物是人非」 for better learning.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「物是人非」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
The things are still the same things, but the people are no longer the same people. It is often used to express that things have changed. Therefore I miss my old friends.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wù shì rén fēi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mat6 si6 yan4 fei1
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.
