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 「擦拳抹掌」. Meaning and usage are below.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「擦拳抹掌」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
It describes the state of people who are excited and eager to try before a battle or work. Same as “rubbing one’s hands in preparation”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
cā quán mò zhǎng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chaat3 kyun4 maat3/mut3 jeung2
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
