Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「出奇製勝」, explained here.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「出奇製勝」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Qi: strange troops, strange strategies; zhi: to subdue. Use surprise tactics to defeat the enemy. A metaphor for achieving victory in a way that the opponent does not expect.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chū qí zhì shèng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheut1 kei4 jai3 sing3
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.
