4 characters Idiom and proverb 29 583

Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「觸景傷情」, detailed below.

Let’s learn about the idiom 「觸景傷情」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.

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

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chù jǐng shāng qíng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

juk1 ging2 seung1 ching4

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.