Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「曉風殘月」, explained here.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「曉風殘月」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
The wind rises at dawn and the waning moon is about to set. Often used to describe a cold and desolate mood. It also refers to the singing of a singing girl.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xiǎo fēng cán yuè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hiu2 fung1 chaan4 yut6
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
