Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「橫搶硬奪」, explained here.
Here’s the idiom 「橫搶硬奪」, with its definition and practical application described below.
Refers to taking something by force.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
héng qiǎng yìng duó
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
waang4 cheung2 ngaang6 dyut6
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.
