4 characters Idiom and proverb 5 658

We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「半夢半醒」, with its explanation below.

This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「半夢半醒」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.

Refers to sleep without waking up.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bàn mèng bàn xǐng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bun3 mung6 bun3 sing2

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.