Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「一敗如水」. Check below for details.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「一敗如水」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
It describes an army that suffered a great defeat, which was as irreparable as water spilled on the ground.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yī bài rú shuǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yat1 baai6 yu4 seui2
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
