Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「兔絲燕麥」 for better learning.
This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「兔絲燕麥」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
Rabbit silk: Cuscuta australis. Dodder is not silk, and oats are not wheat. A metaphor for being in name only.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tù sī yàn mài
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tou3 si1 yin3 mak6
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
