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Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「拔刀相助」 and how to use it.

The Chinese idiom 「拔刀相助」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

In old novels, it often refers to standing up for the weak.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bá dāo xiàng zhù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat6 dou1 seung2 jo6

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.