Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「不甘示弱」, with details below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「不甘示弱」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Show: to display, to show. Don’t be unwilling to say that you are worse than others. It means to compete and see who is better.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bù gān shì ruò
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bat1 gam1 si6 yeuk6
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.

