4 characters Idiom and proverb 30 404

Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「躡手躡腳」 and its usage.

The idiom 「躡手躡腳」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.

Describes the act of walking with light steps. It also describes a sneaky and furtive look.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

niè shǒu niè jiǎo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

nip6 sau2 nip6 geuk3

The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.