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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「還我河山」 and its usage.

For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「還我河山」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.

Expressing determination to take back their own land from the invaders.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

hái wǒ hé shān

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

waan4 ngo5 ho4 saan1

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.