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We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「長驅直入」, explained below.

Introducing the idiom 「長驅直入」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

To drive forward: to ride a horse at a fast speed without stopping; to go straight into: to go straight forward. Refers to fast movement over long distances without stopping. Describes a swift and unstoppable advance.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhǎng qū zhí rù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

cheung4 keui1 jik6 yap6

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.