Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「鬥而鑄錐」. Check below for details.
This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「鬥而鑄錐」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
Weapons are only forged when war breaks out. A metaphor for not taking timely action.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dòu ér zhù zhuī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dau3 yi4 jyu3 jeui1
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
