After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「坐以待斃」. Meaning and usage are below.
The idiom 「坐以待斃」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
Sit and wait to die. Describes the situation where one does not actively try to find a way out when faced with extreme difficulties.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zuò yǐ dài bì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cho5 yi5 doi6 bai6
Chinese idioms are limitless in number and diversity, presenting endless learning opportunities. These tools are here to help you embrace the beauty of the language.
