This entry explains the Chinese idiom 黯然神伤(àn rán shén shāng). It depicts quiet dejection and mental sorrow, distinguishing it from the stronger 黯然销魂(àn rán xiāo hún), plus its usage and English counterparts.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 黯然销魂(àn rán xiāo hún). It depicts soul‑shattering grief mainly over separation, covering its cultural background, lesson and matching English phrases.