4 characters Idiom and proverb 26 734

We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「橫攔豎擋」, with its explanation below.

Today’s idiom is 「橫攔豎擋」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

Refers to obstruction from multiple parties.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

héng lán shù dǎng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

waang4 laan4 syu6 dong2

There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.