We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「手無寸鐵」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
The featured idiom 「手無寸鐵」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.
Cun: describes something small and tiny; Tie: refers to weapons. No weapons in hand.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shǒu wú cùn tiě
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sau2 mou4 chyun3 tit3
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
