Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「步步為營」 below.
Introducing the Chinese idiom 「步步為營」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.
Step: In ancient times, one step was five feet, and “step” means a short distance. The army set up a new camp every time it advanced a step. Describes tight defense and cautious action.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bù bù wéi yíng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bou6 bou6 wai6/wai4 ying4
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.
