4 characters Idiom and proverb 9 376

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

For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「投梭之拒」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.

A metaphor for a woman resisting a man’s teasing and seduction. Same as “breaking the teeth of the shuttle”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tóu suō zhī jù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tau4 so1 ji1 keui5

The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.