Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「抱殘守缺」 below.
The idiom 「抱殘守缺」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.
Holding on to broken and old things. Describes being conservative in thinking and not seeking improvement.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bào cán shǒu quē
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
pou5 chaan4 sau2 kyut3
Chinese idioms are limitless in number and diversity, presenting endless learning opportunities. These tools are here to help you embrace the beauty of the language.
