We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「倒持手板」, explained below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「倒持手板」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
In ancient times, officials held hand boards when they went to court. Holding the hand upside down means being panic-stricken. Same as the “inverted hand-holding version”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dǎo chí shǒu bǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dou2 chi4 sau2 baan2
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.
