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 「磨刀擦槍」, explained below.
The idiom 「磨刀擦槍」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Describes the preparations before a battle.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
mó dāo cā qiāng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mo4 dou1 chaat3 cheung1
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.
