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This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「山窮水斷」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
A metaphor for being in a desperate situation with no way out. Same as “at the end of one’s rope”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shān qióng shuǐ duàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
saan1 kung4 seui2 tyun5
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
