4 characters Idiom and proverb 28 482

Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「黏皮帶骨」, explained here.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「黏皮帶骨」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

A metaphor for procrastination and lack of care.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

nián pí dài gǔ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

nim1/nim4 pei4 daai2 gwat1

The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.