Progress in Chinese starts with characters, then words, finally idioms. Here’s a free look at 「百尺竿頭」 and its explanation.
Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「百尺竿頭」, with its explanation and usage provided below.
The top of a mast or long pole. It is a metaphor for extremely high official position and fame, or high achievements in learning or career.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bǎi chǐ gān tóu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
baak3 chek3 gon1 tau4
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
