Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「帶水拖泥」. Learn its usage below.
The idiom 「帶水拖泥」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
①Describes muddy and difficult walking. ② Metaphor for being not smooth or indecisive. It is now mostly written as “drag and drag”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dài shuǐ tuō ní
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
daai3/daai2 seui2 to1 nai4
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
