4 characters Idiom and proverb 5 969

We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「打家截道」, explained below.

The idiom 「打家截道」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

It refers to robbing property in people’s homes or on the road.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dǎ jiā jié dào

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

da2 ga1 jit6 dou6

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