From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「新婚燕爾」. Details below.
Here, we present the idiom 「新婚燕爾」. Below, you’ll find its explanation and examples of usage.
Originally it was used by an abandoned wife to tell her ex-husband about remarrying and having fun with his new lover, but later the meaning was reversed and it was used to celebrate a wedding. Describes the joy of a newlywed.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xīn hūn yàn ěr
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
san1 fan1 yin3 yi5
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
