Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「借水行舟」, with details below.
The idiom 「借水行舟」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
Refers to taking advantage of the situation. Same as “using water to push the boat”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiè shuǐ háng zhōu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
je3 seui2 haang4/hong4/hang4 jau1
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
