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This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「舉棋不定」, with its definition and usage detailed below.

Holding the chess piece, I don’t know which move to make. A metaphor for being indecisive and unable to make up one’s mind.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jǔ qí bù dìng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

geui2 kei4 bat1 ding6

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.