Progressing from characters to words and idioms marks advanced Chinese. This guide freely explains 「窮寇莫追」 for your learning.
Today’s idiom is 「窮寇莫追」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
A desperate enemy: an enemy with no alternative but to retreat. Do not chase an enemy who has no way to escape, lest he counterattack and cause you losses. It also means that one should not push others too much.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qióng kòu mò zhuī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
kung4 kau3 mok6 jeui1
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.
