We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「揮斥八極」, explained below.
Introducing the idiom 「揮斥八極」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.
To wave and dismiss: to be unrestrained; eight poles: eight directions, extremely far places. Used to describe a person’s extraordinary spirit and great ability.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
huī chì bā jí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fai1 chik1 baat3 gik6
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
