Learn Chinese Idiom with Pinyin and English

• Idiom in Chinese-始如处女，后如脱兔。
• Pinyin of Idiom– shǐ rú chǔ nǚ, hòu rú tuō tù.
• Idiom’s Meaning in English– This Chinese idiom means “initially appearing calm and reserved like a virgin girl, but later acting swiftly and vigorously like a rabbit that has just escaped from its bonds.” It refers to someone who starts off calmly and unassuming, but then bursts into action with unexpected speed and energy.

Chinese Idiom Stories Books (HSK All Levels):

• Books to Learn Chinese Idiom Stories (Part 1)
• Books to Learn Chinese Idiom Stories (Part 2)
• Books to Learn Chinese Idiom Stories (Part 3)

Learn Chinese Idiom Story in English (成语故事的英文)

The idiom “shǐ rú chǔ nǚ, hòu rú tuō tù” originates from ancient military strategies. It tells a story of a general who, before a battle, remained calm and unassuming, resembling a dignified virgin girl without revealing any intentions. However, once the battle began, he would act swiftly and vigorously, just like a rabbit escaping from its bonds, delivering an unexpected and rapid strike to the enemy.

Learn Idiom Story in Chinese (成语故事)

“始如处女，后如脱兔”这个成语来源于古代的军事策略。它讲述的是一位将军在战斗前保持冷静，如一位端庄的处女，不显露任何意图；但当战斗开始，他却能迅速行动，像逃脱束缚的兔子一样敏捷，给敌人以迅雷不及掩耳之势的打击。

Learn Keywords with English, Simplified Chinese Characters, and Pinyin (关键词)

• 将军：jiāng jūn – commander；
• 端庄的处女：duān zhuāng de chǔ nǚ – calm and reserved virgin girl；
• 逃脱束缚的兔子：táo tuō shù fù de tù zi – rabbit escaping from its bonds

Pinyin of Idiom Story (故事的拼音)

“Shǐ rú chǔnǚ, hòu rú tuōtù” zhège chéngyǔ láiyuán yú gǔdài de jūnshì cèlüè. Tā jiǎngshù de shì yī wèi jiāngjūn zài zhàndòu qián bǎochí lěngjìng, rúyī wèi duānzhuāng de chǔnǚ, bù xiǎnlù rènhé yìtú; dàn dāng zhàndòu kāishǐ, tā què néng xùnsù xíngdòng, xiàng táotuō shùfù de tùzǐ yīyàng mǐnjié, gěi dírén yǐ xùnléi bùjí yǎn ěr zhī shì de dǎjí.