Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「短兵接戰」, with details below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「短兵接戰」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Short weapons: short weapons such as swords and knives; engage: fight. Refers to close combat. A metaphor for a fierce face-to-face struggle.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
duǎn bīng jiē zhàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dyun2 bing1 jip3 jin3
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.
