We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「自討沒趣」, explained below.
The featured idiom 「自討沒趣」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.
Doing things improperly will only embarrass yourself.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zì tǎo méi qù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ji6 tou2 mut6 cheui3
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
