We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「捉衿肘見」, explained below.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「捉衿肘見」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Jin, same as “jin”. It means that if you straighten your clothes, your elbows will be exposed. Describes ragged clothes. It is extended to mean losing sight of one thing while focusing on another and being in a difficult situation.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhuō jīn zhǒu jiàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
juk1 kam1 jaau2/jau2 gin3
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.
