Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「捉襟露肘」. Check below for details.
The idiom being introduced now is 「捉襟露肘」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
It means that the elbows will be exposed when the collar is straightened. Describes ragged clothes. It is extended to mean losing sight of one thing while focusing on another and being in a difficult situation. It also describes calligraphy as vivid and powerful. Same as “catch the collar and see the elbow”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhuō jīn lù zhǒu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
juk1 kam1 lou6 jaau2/jau2
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
