4 characters Idiom and proverb 10 690

Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「垂頭喪氣」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.

The idiom 「垂頭喪氣」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

Describes the depressed and listless look due to failure or setbacks.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chuí tóu sàng qì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

seui4 tau4 song3 hei3

With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.