4 characters Idiom and proverb 15 301

We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「射像止啼」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

Our focus this time is on the idiom 「射像止啼」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.

It is a metaphor for a far-reaching reputation that makes people fear and obey.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shè xiàng zhǐ tí

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

se6 jeung6 ji2 tai4

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.