Free Chinese learning, tailored for you! This series highlights idioms and proverbs, useful in many contexts. Let’s explain 「投袂而起」 and how it’s used.
This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「投袂而起」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
To wave one’s sleeves. Describes the attitude of being energized and ready to take immediate action.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tóu mèi ér qǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tau4 mai6 yi4 hei2
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
