Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「進退路窮」 for better learning.
The idiom being introduced now is 「進退路窮」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
It means there is no way forward or backward. Describes a very difficult situation, with no way out and nowhere to go.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jìn tuì lù qióng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jeun3 teui3 lou6 kung4
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.
