We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「狗盜鼠竊」, explained below.
This feature highlights the idiom 「狗盜鼠竊」, with its meaning and examples shown below.
Thieves like rats and dogs. A metaphor for a rebel who can never achieve anything.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gǒu dào shǔ qiè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gau2 dou6 syu2 sit3
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
