We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「掉頭鼠竄」, explained below.
This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「掉頭鼠竄」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
He turned around and ran away like a mouse. Describes a panic-stricken escape.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
diào tóu shǔ cuàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
diu6 tau4 syu2 chyun3
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
