Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「捉襟肘見」 for better learning.
Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「捉襟肘見」, with its explanation and usage provided below.
It means that the elbows will be exposed when the collar is straightened. Describes ragged clothes. It is extended to mean losing sight of one thing while focusing on another and being in a difficult situation.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhuō jīn zhǒu jiàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
juk1 kam1 jaau2/jau2 gin3
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.
