4 characters Idiom and proverb 17 273

We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「偷雞摸狗」, explained below.

Introducing the idiom 「偷雞摸狗」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

Refers to the act of stealing. It also refers to improper activities.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tōu jī mō gǒu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tau1 gai1 mo2 gau2

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.