向隅而泣 — “To weep alone in a corner, feeling neglected and isolated”
向隅而泣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to weep alone in a corner, feeling neglected and isolated”. To grieve in solitude out of despair. Literally, “to weep facing a corner”.
向隅而泣 Pronunciation and Pinyin
向隅而泣 Character Breakdown
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What does 向隅而泣 mean?
向隅而泣 (xiàng yú ér qì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to weep alone in a corner, feeling neglected and isolated”.
How do you pronounce 向隅而泣?
向隅而泣 is pronounced xiàng yú ér qì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 向隅而泣 literally mean?
Literally, 向隅而泣 means “to weep facing a corner”. It is used to mean “to weep alone in a corner, feeling neglected and isolated”.
What is the Chinese definition of 向隅而泣?
向：对着；隅：墙角；泣：小声地哭。一个人面对墙脚哭泣。形容没有人理睬，非常孤立，只能绝望地哭泣。