Free resources for learning Chinese are here for you! This series features idioms and proverbs with rich meanings. Check out 「卵與石鬥」 and its details.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「卵與石鬥」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
The egg hits the stone. It is a metaphor for overestimating one’s abilities and leading to failure.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
luǎn yǔ shí dòu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
leun2 yu5 sek6 dau3
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.
