How to Say ‘Though empty-handed’ in Simplified Chinese
虽赤手空拳
💬 Usage Tip: Implies capability without tools.
🇨🇳 In China: Stresses inner strength over material reliance.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
虽
[suī]
although
Used to introduce a contrasting statement or idea.
虽然外面在下雨，我还是要出去跑步。
Although it is raining outside, I still want to go running.
赤手空拳
[chì shǒu kōng quán]
bare-handed
With bare hands; without tools or weapons.
他赤手空拳地迎战敌人。
He faced the enemy bare-handed.
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