Catch a shadow in the air

Catch a shadow in the air

It's a Chinese idiom. Pinyin is Tu á NK ō NGB ǔ y ǐ ng. There is no basis in fact in metaphor. It comes from the chronicle of Zen master Dahui pujue.

Idiom explanation

You can't catch the wind. There is no basis in fact in metaphor.

The origin of Idioms

According to the chronicle of Zen master Dahui pujue, "it's just like a fool chasing after a shadow in the air. He can only smile."

Idiom usage

Used as a predicate, object, attribute; used in writing

Analysis of Idioms

Catch the wind and catch the shadow