Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「先禮後兵」, detailed below.
This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「先禮後兵」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
Li: politeness; Bing: force. First negotiate with the other party according to usual etiquette. If that doesn’t work, then use force or other tough measures to resolve the issue.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xiān lǐ hòu bīng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sin1 lai5 hau6 bing1
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
