4 characters Idiom and proverb 9 470

Learning Chinese is easier with our free resources! This series explains idioms and proverbs, valuable for various situations. Today’s idiom is 「攻其不備」, with more below.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「攻其不備」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

Its: pronoun, referring to the enemy. Attack the enemy while they are unprepared.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

gōng qí bù bèi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gung1 kei4 bat1 bei6

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.