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Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「走投沒路」. Learn its usage below.

Let’s learn about the idiom 「走投沒路」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.

There is no way to go. A metaphor for being in a desperate situation with no way out.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zǒu tóu méi lù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jau2 tau4 mut6 lou6

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.