We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「騎虎難下」 and its meaning below.
Let’s learn about the idiom 「騎虎難下」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.
Once you’re on a tiger’s back, you can’t get off. It is a metaphor for the situation where it is difficult to proceed with something, but the situation does not allow one to stop halfway, resulting in a dilemma.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qí hǔ nán xià
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ke4 fu2 naan4 ha6
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.
