Chinese idioms like 「扼吭奪食」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.
Here’s the idiom 「扼吭奪食」, with its definition and practical application described below.
Strangle: pinch with force; kang: throat. Grab the throat and take away the food. A metaphor for putting someone in a desperate situation.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
è kēng duó shí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ak1 hong4 dyut6 sik6
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
