Our free resources help you explore Chinese idioms and proverbs. These phrases are full of meaning and widely applicable. Today, we introduce 「東討西伐」—details below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「東討西伐」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
It refers to sending troops to fight and conquer in all directions. Same as “conquering the east and the west”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dōng tǎo xī fá
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dung1 tou2 sai1 fat6
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.
