Chinese idioms like 「走投無路」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.
Today’s idiom is 「走投無路」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
To surrender: to take refuge. There is no way out, it’s a desperate situation. It is a metaphor for an extremely difficult situation with no way out.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zǒu tóu wú lù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jau2 tau4 mou4 lou6
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
