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From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「破釜焚舟」. Details below.

The idiom 「破釜焚舟」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

It’s like burning your boats. A metaphor for being determined to do something to the end no matter what.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

pò fǔ fén zhōu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

po3 fu2 fan4 jau1

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.