4 characters Idiom and proverb 23 96

Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「解甲休兵」 below.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「解甲休兵」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

It means no longer fighting. Same as “resting one’s armor”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiě jiǎ xiū bīng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gaai2 gaap3 yau1 bing1

There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.