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Mastering Chinese involves learning single characters, creating words, and finally, idioms. This free idiom resource introduces 「背城一戰」, with its explanation below.

The Chinese idiom 「背城一戰」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Back: facing away. Fight a decisive battle with the enemy at the gates of your own city. It usually refers to the final battle that determines survival.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bèi chéng yī zhàn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bui3 sing4 yat1 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.