We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「嚴陣以待」, with its explanation below.
Introducing the Chinese idiom 「嚴陣以待」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.
It means to be fully prepared for battle and wait for the enemy.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yán zhèn yǐ dài
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yim4 jan6 yi5 doi6
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.

