The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「寸指測淵」, detailing its meaning and use.
This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「寸指測淵」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.
Measure the abyss with a one-inch finger. A metaphor that superficial learning cannot lead to profound principles.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
cùn zhǐ cè yuān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chyun3 ji2 chak1 yun1
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
