Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「敲搾勒索」 for better learning.
The idiom being introduced now is 「敲搾勒索」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Relying on power or seizing evidence to intimidate and use threats to extort money or property. Same as “extortion”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qiāo zhà lè suǒ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
haau1 ja3 lak6 sok3
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
