From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「以佚待勞」. Details below.
Today’s idiom is 「以佚待勞」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
It usually refers to taking a defensive stance in combat, conserving energy, letting the enemy attack, and then taking advantage of their fatigue to defeat them.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǐ yì dài láo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi5 yat6 doi6 lou4
With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.
