The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「強弩末矢」, detailing its meaning and use.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「強弩末矢」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
It is a metaphor that a powerful force has become weak and can no longer play any role. Same as “the last gasp”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qiáng nǔ mò shǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
keung4 nou5 mut6 chi2
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.
