Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「借水推船」. Learn its usage below.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「借水推船」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Refers to taking advantage of the situation. Also known as “riding the water to sail the boat.”
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiè shuǐ tuī chuán
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
je3 seui2 teui1 syun4
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.
