Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「就虛避實」, explained here.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「就虛避實」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
It means avoiding the enemy’s main force and finding the enemy’s weakness to attack. It also refers to avoiding the key points when discussing the issue.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiù xū bì shí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jau6 heui1 bei6 sat6
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
