Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「突然襲擊」, with details below.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「突然襲擊」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
Originally it referred to a surprise military attack, but now it is often used to describe an action suddenly imposed on others that makes them feel unexpected and difficult to deal with.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tū rán xí jī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dat6 yin4 jaap6 gik1
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
