Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「新亭對泣」 and its usage.
Introducing the Chinese idiom 「新亭對泣」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.
Xinting: an ancient place name, its former site is located in the south of today’s Nanjing city; cry: cry softly. It expresses the feeling of being saddened by the national disaster and helpless.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xīn tíng duì qì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
san1 ting4 deui3 yap1
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.

