Starting from characters, then words, the journey to learning Chinese leads to idioms. Our free resource teaches idioms like 「及鋒而試」. Explanation below.
The Chinese idiom 「及鋒而試」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
And: to take advantage of; Feng: sharp, a metaphor for high morale; Shi: to try out. Use it while it’s sharp. Originally it meant using troops when morale is high, and later it was used as a metaphor to describe taking action when the opportunity is favorable.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jí fēng ér shì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
kap6 fung1 yi4 si3
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.
