We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「畫地刻木」, with its explanation below.
Today’s idiom is 「畫地刻木」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
A metaphor for going to prison and being interrogated.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
huà dì kè mù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wa2/waak6 dei6/dei2 hak1 muk6
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