How to Say ‘Though empty-handed’ in Traditional Chinese
雖赤手空拳
Word-by-Word Breakdown
雖
[suī]
although
Used to introduce a subordinate clause, representing a concession.
雖然他們赤手空拳，仍能取得勝利。
Although they were empty-handed, they still achieved victory.
赤手空拳
[chì shǒu kōng quán]
empty-handed
Having no weapon or tool in hand.
赤手空拳下，他展現了無懼的勇氣。
Being empty-handed, he showed fearless courage.
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