4 characters Idiom and proverb 18 564

Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「猝不及防」 below.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「猝不及防」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

Sudden: suddenly, unexpectedly. It happened so suddenly that we were caught off guard.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

cù bù jí fáng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chyut3 bat1 kap6 fong4

Chinese idioms are limitless in number and diversity, presenting endless learning opportunities. These tools are here to help you embrace the beauty of the language.