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We’re presenting the idiom 「弩下逃箭」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
It is a metaphor that those who are nearby can avoid disaster. This metaphor comes from the fact that crossbow arrows can shoot far, not near.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
nǔ xià táo jiàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
nou5 ha6 tou4 jin3
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
