We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「壯士解腕」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Introducing the idiom 「壯士解腕」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.
When a warrior’s wrist was bitten by a pit viper, it was immediately amputated to prevent the poison from spreading throughout the body. It is a metaphor that one should act decisively and not hesitate.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhuàng shì jiě wàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jong3 si6/si2 gaai2 wun2
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
