Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「荊棘塞途」 for better learning.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「荊棘塞途」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
The road is full of thorns. It is a metaphor for a difficult environment with many obstacles.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jīng jí sāi tú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ging1 kik1/gik1 sak1 tou4
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.
