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Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「視丹如綠」 and how to use it.

The idiom 「視丹如綠」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Dan: Red. See red as green. Describes the state of blurred vision due to excessive worry.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shì dān rú lǜ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

si6 daan1 yu4 luk6

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.