Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「生榮死哀」. Check below for details.
The idiom being introduced now is 「生榮死哀」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Respected when alive, mourned when dead. Used to praise a revered dead person.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shēng róng sǐ āi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
saang1/sang1 wing4 sei2 oi1
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
