Enjoy free Chinese learning resources from us! This series covers idioms and proverbs, which are meaningful and useful in various scenarios. Let’s explore 「撒水拿魚」 and its usage below.
The Chinese idiom 「撒水拿魚」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Drain the water and catch fish. It is a metaphor for something that is easy to do and does not require much effort.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
sā shuǐ ná yú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
saat3 seui2 na2/na4 yu2
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.

