Definition
飞檐走壁 is a four-character idiom often used in martial arts novels and movies. Literally it means 'flying across eaves and walking on walls', describing the incredible agility and lightness of a skilled martial artist who can leap onto roofs and move swiftly along walls as if walking on flat ground. Today it is also used metaphorically to describe someone who is extremely nimble or capable in difficult situations.
idiom
to leap onto roofs and vault over walls with superhuman agility — a hallmark of kung fu masters
Examples
- 飞檐走壁。Wǔxiá diànyǐng lǐ de dàxiá dōu huì fēi yán zǒu bì.The heroes in martial arts movies all know how to leap onto roofs and vault over walls.
- ，飞檐走壁，。Tā cóngxiǎo liàn wǔ, xiànzài néng fēi yán zǒu bì, dòngzuò kuài de jīngrén.He has practiced martial arts since childhood; now he can leap onto roofs and walk on walls with astonishing speed.
- 飞檐走壁，。Zhège zéi suīrán bú huì fēi yán zǒu bì, dàn fān qiáng de běnshi yě bù xiǎo.Although this thief can't leap onto roofs and vault over walls, his skill at climbing walls is not bad either.
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