The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「一鼓作氣」, detailing its meaning and use.
Today’s idiom is 「一鼓作氣」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Yigu: the first time to beat the drum; Zuo: to cheer up; Qi: courage. Morale was boosted when the drum was beaten for the first time. It is a metaphor for mustering up energy while one is in high spirits and finishing the work in one go.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yī gǔ zuò qì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yat1 gu2 jok3 hei3
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
