Learning Chinese is easier with our free resources! This series explains idioms and proverbs, valuable for various situations. Today’s idiom is 「不習水土」, with more below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「不習水土」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Unable to adapt to the climatic conditions or eating habits of a place.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bù xí shuǐ tǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bat1 jaap6 seui2 tou2
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
