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Learning Chinese starts simple with characters, advances to words, and peaks with idioms. Explore the free idiom 「插翅難逃」 here, with meaning and examples.

The Chinese idiom 「插翅難逃」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Even with wings it is hard to escape. A metaphor for being in trouble and unable to escape.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chā chì nán táo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chaap3 chi3 naan4 tou4

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.