We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「計窮智極」, explained below.
The idiom 「計窮智極」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
It means that all plans have been exhausted. See “at the end of one’s wits and thoughts”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jì qióng zhì jí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gai3/gai2 kung4 ji3 gik6
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.
