We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「批吭搗虛」, with its usage explained below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「批吭搗虛」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
A metaphor for seizing the enemy’s weak point and taking advantage of its weakness. It also means to take advantage of any opportunity and make a profit from it. Same as “Criticize the arrogant and attack the empty”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
pī kēng dǎo xū
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
pai1 hong4 dou2 heui1
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.

