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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「鼾聲如雷」 and its usage.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「鼾聲如雷」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Snoring: The snoring sound made when sleeping. Describes sleeping very deeply and snoring loudly.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

hān shēng rú léi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

hon4 seng1 yu4 leui4

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.