Learning Chinese is easier with our free resources! This series explains idioms and proverbs, valuable for various situations. Today’s idiom is 「鷸蚌相危」, with more below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「鷸蚌相危」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
It is a metaphor for a stalemate between two parties, which allows a third party to benefit from it.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yù bàng xiàng wēi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wat6 pong5 seung2 ngai4
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
