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Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「如蹈水火」, explained below.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「如蹈水火」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

A metaphor for a difficult situation.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

rú dǎo shuǐ huǒ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yu4 dou6 seui2 fo2

The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.