Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「斬竿揭木」 below.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「斬竿揭木」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
It means chopping wood and raising the banner.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhǎn gān jiē mù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jaam2 gon1 kit3 muk6
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
