4 characters Idiom and proverb 8 182

Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「羊落虎口」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.

Here’s the idiom 「羊落虎口」, with its definition and practical application described below.

It is a metaphor for being in a dangerous situation with no chance of survival.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yáng luò hǔ kǒu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yeung4 lok6 fu2 hau2

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.