4 characters Idiom and proverb 8 707

Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「兵貴先聲」 for better learning.

This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「兵貴先聲」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

It means that the key to using troops is to first intimidate the enemy with your own momentum.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bīng guì xiān shēng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bing1 gwai3 sin1 seng1

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.