4 characters Idiom and proverb 3 510

After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「不尷不尬」. Meaning and usage are below.

Today, we explore the idiom 「不尷不尬」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.

It is a metaphor for being in a dilemma and difficult to deal with. It also describes an awkward look.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bù gān bù gà

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat1 gaam1 bat1 gaai3

The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.