Chinese idioms like 「不翼而飛」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.
Today’s idiom is 「不翼而飛」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Wing: wings. It flew away without wings. A metaphor for something being suddenly lost. It also means that things spread very quickly.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bù yì ér fēi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bat1 yik6 yi4 fei1
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
