We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「水來土掩」, with its explanation below.
Today’s idiom is 「水來土掩」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
When the flood comes, block it with soil. It is a metaphor that when the enemy attacks, one leads troops to resist.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shuǐ lái tǔ yǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
seui2 loi4 tou2 yim2
The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.
