Your free Chinese learning resource is here! This idiom and proverb series introduces phrases rich in meaning. Today, we explain 「炊沙作糜」 and its usage.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「炊沙作糜」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
Cook sand to make rice. A metaphor for being futile and wasting effort.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chuī shā zuò mí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheui1 sa1 jok3 mei4
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.
