Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「兵不由將」, explained below.
The idiom 「兵不由將」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
A metaphor for subordinates disobeying the orders of their superiors.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bīng bù yóu jiāng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bing1 bat1 yau4 jeung1
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.
