Character combinations make words; words evolve into idioms. Learn 「作繭自縛」 today with this free Chinese resource.
The idiom being introduced now is 「作繭自縛」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
The silkworm spins silk to make a cocoon and wraps itself in it. A metaphor for doing something and ending up in trouble. It also means causing trouble for oneself.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zuò jiǎn zì fù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jok3 gaan2 ji6 bong2
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.
