between two fires

between two fires

In Chinese, Pinyin is j ì NTU ì w ú Cu ò, which means to be in a dilemma. It comes from the second biography of Zhongyi in the history of Yuan Dynasty by Song Lian of Ming Dynasty.

Idiom explanation

A dilemma that cannot be dealt with.

The origin of Idioms

Song Lian of the Ming Dynasty wrote in biography 2 of Zhongyi in the history of the Yuan Dynasty: "there was a strong wind in the southwest of the meeting, and thousands of boats were stolen. As a result, the boat sailed down the stream and was agitated. The boat couldn't move when it met the pile. It was at a loss. The general of the Ming Dynasty fought hard, fired his fire plume and shot at it. It was impossible to burn and drown the dead, and the rest of the boat scattered."

Analysis of Idioms

At a loss

Idiom usage

Do you think the battle will be decided by the date? Uncle Ya was surprised at the news. Feng Menglong, Ming Dynasty (Volume 25)