4 characters Idiom and proverb 10 118

Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「走為上計」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.

Learn about the idiom 「走為上計」: its definition and how it’s used are detailed here.

When encountering a strong enemy or getting into trouble, the best strategy is to leave and avoid it.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zǒu wéi shàng jì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jau2 wai6/wai4 seung5/seung6 gai3/gai2

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.