The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「矢在弦上」, detailing its meaning and use.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「矢在弦上」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
The arrow is on the string. A metaphor for being forced by the situation to take certain action.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shǐ zài xián shàng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chi2 joi6 yin4 seung6
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.
