We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「偃甲息兵」, with its explanation below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「偃甲息兵」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
A: Protective clothing worn during battles in ancient times. Bing: weapons. Stop the war.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǎn jiǎ xī bīng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yin2 gaap3 sik1 bing1
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
