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Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「末路窮途」 below.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「末路窮途」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

Desperate: in a difficult situation. There is no way to go. A metaphor for an extremely difficult situation.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

mò lù qióng tú

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

mut6 lou6 kung4 tou4

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.