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 「暗度陳倉」, explained below.
We’re presenting the idiom 「暗度陳倉」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
It means to confuse the enemy head-on and launch a surprise attack from the flank. It also refers to carrying out activities in secret. Chencang, the name of an ancient county, is located in the east of Baoji City, Shaanxi Province. It is a transportation channel leading to Hanzhong.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
àn dù chén cāng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
am3 dou6/dok6/dou2 chan4 chong1
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
