4 characters Idiom and proverb 23 791

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Our focus this time is on the idiom 「壽元無量」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.

Life span: lifespan; immeasurable: without limit. A eulogy wishing someone longevity.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shòu yuán wú liàng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sau6 yun4 mou4 leung4/leung6

The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.