Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「黷武窮兵」, explained here.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「黷武窮兵」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
黷: casually, arbitrarily; 窮: to the utmost. Use force at will and constantly launch wars of aggression. Describes being extremely warlike.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dú wǔ qióng bīng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
duk6 mou5 kung4 bing1
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.
