Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「膽小如鼷」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.
Today’s idiom is 「膽小如鼷」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
As timid as a mouse. Describes someone who is very timid.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dǎn xiǎo rú xī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
daam2 siu2 yu4 hai4
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.

