4 characters Idiom and proverb 20 602

Learning Chinese is easier with our free resources! This series explains idioms and proverbs, valuable for various situations. Today’s idiom is 「無計可施」, with more below.

Here’s the idiom 「無計可施」, with its definition and practical application described below.

Ji: strategy, method; Shi: put into practice. There is no method available.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

wú jì kě shī

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

mou4 gai3 ho2 si1

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.