Progress in Chinese starts with characters, then words, finally idioms. Here’s a free look at 「輕手躡腳」 and its explanation.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「輕手躡腳」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
It means to walk on tiptoe. Describes walking with light feet. Same as “light-handed and timid”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qīng shǒu niè jiǎo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
heng1 sau2 nip6 geuk3
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
