After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「進退無路」. Meaning and usage are below.
The idiom 「進退無路」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.
There is no way forward, and there is no way backward. Describes a very difficult situation, with no way out and nowhere to go.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jìn tuì wú lù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jeun3 teui3 mou4 lou6
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
