Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「臨陣磨槍」. Check below for details.
Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「臨陣磨槍」, with its explanation and usage provided below.
Only when you are about to go into battle do you sharpen your sword and clean your gun. A metaphor for making hasty preparations when the time comes.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
lín zhèn mó qiāng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lam4 jan6 mo4 cheung1
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
