Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「鼎折覆餗」 for better learning.
We’re presenting the idiom 「鼎折覆餗」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
It is a metaphor that if one has little strength and heavy responsibilities, disaster will surely occur.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dǐng shé fù sù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ding2 jit3 fuk1 chuk1
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.

