4 characters Idiom and proverb 20 862

Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「登高去梯」, as shown below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「登高去梯」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Remove the ladder after climbing to a high place. It means there is no way out.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dēng gāo qù tī

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

dang1 gou1 heui3 tai1

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.