The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「退避三舍」, detailing its meaning and use.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「退避三舍」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
She: In ancient times, a military distance was measured in thirty miles. Take the initiative to retreat ninety miles. A metaphor for giving in and evading to avoid conflict.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tuì bì sān shě
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
teui3 bei6 saam1 se3
The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.
