We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「磕頭如搗」 and its meaning below.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「磕頭如搗」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
Kowtow: kneel on the ground with your head touching the ground. Pound: beat. Knocking is as fast as hitting something.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
kē tóu rú dǎo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hap6 tau4 yu4 dou2
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
