We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「倒持干戈」 and its meaning below.
The Chinese idiom 「倒持干戈」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
It means holding Tai’a upside down. Gan and Ge are both weapons.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dǎo chí gàn gē
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dou2 chi4 gon3 gwo1
With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.

