4 characters Idiom and proverb 29 398

Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「顛仆流離」, as shown below.

Discover the idiom 「顛仆流離」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.

Dispersed due to famine or war. Describes a difficult life and wandering around. Same as “wandering around”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

diān pú liú lí

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

din1 puk1 lau4 lei4

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.