Our mission is to provide free tools for learning Chinese. This series explores idioms and proverbs, meaningful phrases worth knowing. Today’s idiom: 「揣時度力」.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「揣時度力」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Assess the situation and assess your own abilities.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chuāi shí dù lì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheui2/chyun2 si4 dou6/dok6/dou2 lik6
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
