8面楚歌 This idiom comes from Chinese history referring to a situation

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兴风作浪 [xīng fēng zuò làng]
The literal meaning of this Chinese idiom means to raise a storm and symbolizes creating trouble ...
四面楚歌 [sì miàn chŭ gē]
Besieged on All Sides Originating from an ancient Chinese siege this phrase describes feeling surrounded ...
四面楚歌起 [sì miàn chŭ gē qĭ]
This phrase comes from a historic battle metaphor for being besieged on all sides or having troubles ...
狼心狗肺撕心裂肺 [láng xīn gŏu fèi sī xīn liè fèi]
With a Heart Like Wolf and Lungs Torn Apart : In Chinese culture this phrase is usually used to express ...
十面埋伏 [shí miàn mái fú]
This name means ambush on all sides originating from an ancient Chinese war strategy where enemies ...
霸王为谁四面楚歌 [bà wáng wéi shéi sì miàn chŭ gē]
The Tyrant Besieged from All Sides Here ‘ Bawang ’ could mean a dominant person maybe oneself and ...
六军不发 [liù jūn bù fā]
This is derived from an ancient Chinese idiom referring to a situation where troops refused to move ...