Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「前徒倒戈」, as shown below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「前徒倒戈」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
The troops in the front surrendered to the enemy and turned around to attack their own people.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qián tú dǎo gē
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chin4 tou4 dou2 gwo1
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.

