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Enjoy free Chinese learning resources from us! This series covers idioms and proverbs, which are meaningful and useful in various scenarios. Let’s explore 「束手就困」 and its usage below.

The Chinese idiom 「束手就困」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Refers to being unable to escape from a difficult situation.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shù shǒu jiù kùn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chuk1 sau2 jau6 kwan3

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.