The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「桃弧棘矢」, detailing its meaning and use.
The idiom 「桃弧棘矢」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
The ancients believed that bows made of peach wood and arrows made of thorn branches could ward off evil spirits.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
táo hú jí shǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tou2 wu4 kik1/gik1 chi2
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
