Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「井臼親操」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.
Today’s idiom is 「井臼親操」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Well: draw water; mortar: pound rice. Refers to doing housework personally.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jǐng jiù qīn cāo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jeng2 kau5 chan1 chou1
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.
