Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「以指撓沸」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「以指撓沸」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
To stir: to stir. Stir the boiling water with your fingers. A metaphor for overestimating one’s own abilities and leading to failure.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǐ zhǐ náo fèi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi5 ji2 naau4 fai3
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
