Chinese idioms like 「刀耕火種」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「刀耕火種」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
In ancient times, a farming method was used to burn the grass on the ground into ash for fertilizer, and then dig holes on the spot to plant seeds.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dāo gēng huǒ zhǒng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dou1 gaang1 fo2 jung2
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