4 characters Idiom and proverb 8 314

Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「自投羅網」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.

Today’s idiom is 「自投羅網」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

Throw: enter; net: a tool for catching fish and birds. He walked himself into the trap. A metaphor for sending oneself to death.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zì tóu luó wǎng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ji6 tau4 lo4 mong5

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.