Chinese idioms like 「進寸退尺」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.
Today’s idiom is 「進寸退尺」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
An inch forward, a foot backward. A metaphor for gaining little and losing much.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jìn cùn tuì chǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jeun3 chyun3 teui3 chek3
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
