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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「舉棋若定」 and its usage.

The idiom 「舉棋若定」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.

It seems like there is a prejudgment when placing chess pieces. A metaphor for acting calmly and decisively.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jǔ qí ruò dìng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

geui2 kei4 yeuk6 ding6

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.