Learn advanced Chinese idioms like 「躲躲閃閃」, following the path from basic characters to phrases, all with this free resource.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「躲躲閃閃」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
Dodge and get out of the way to avoid certain situations. It also describes being secretive, hesitant, insincere and not straightforward.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
duǒ duǒ shǎn shǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
deu2 deu2 sim2 sim2
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.

