Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「進退有度」, explained here.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「進退有度」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
It means that both forward and backward movements are legal.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jìn tuì yǒu dù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jeun3 teui3 yau5 dou6/dok6/dou2
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
