Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「斬木揭竿」 for better learning.
The idiom being introduced now is 「斬木揭竿」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Lift: to lift; pole: bamboo pole. They cut down trees to make weapons and raised bamboo poles as military flags. A metaphor for armed uprising.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhǎn mù jiē gān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jaam2 muk6 kit3 gon1
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.
