From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「束手就斃」. Details below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「束手就斃」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Bi: die. Tie your hands and wait for death. It is a metaphor for not actively trying to find solutions when encountering difficulties, but just sitting and waiting for failure.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shù shǒu jiù bì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chuk1 sau2 jau6 bai6
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
