Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「螳臂當車」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.
Introducing the Chinese idiom 「螳臂當車」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.
When: block. The mantis raised its front legs in an attempt to stop the car from moving forward. It is a metaphor that if you try to do something beyond your power, you will inevitably fail.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
táng bì dāng chē
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tong4 bei3 dong3/dong1 che1
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.
