Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「束手待斃」. Check below for details.
The idiom being introduced now is 「束手待斃」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Bi: die. Tie your hands and wait for death. It is a metaphor for not actively trying to find solutions when encountering difficulties, but just sitting and waiting for failure.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shù shǒu dài bì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chuk1 sau2 doi6 bai6
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
