4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 310

Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「引虎入室」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「引虎入室」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

It’s like letting a wolf into the house. A metaphor for bringing bad guys or enemies inside.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yǐn hǔ rù shì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yan5 fu2 yap6 sat1

The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.