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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「羊觸藩籬」 and its usage.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「羊觸藩籬」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

The ram’s horns were hooked on the fence. Describes a situation where one can neither advance nor retreat.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yáng chù fān lí

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yeung4 juk1 faan4 lei4

The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.