4 characters Idiom and proverb 5 806

Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「外合裏應」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.

For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「外合裏應」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.

Attack outside and support inside.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

wài hé lǐ yīng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ngoi6 hap6 leui5 ying3/ying1

The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.