We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「胡打海摔」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「胡打海摔」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
A metaphor for being able to withstand bumps and not being delicate.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hú dǎ hǎi shuāi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wu4 da2 hoi2 seut1
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.

