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This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「一息尚存」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
Xi: breathing, breath; Shang: return. There is still one breath. Refers to the final stage of life.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yī xī shàng cún
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yat1 sik1 seung6 chyun4
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
