4 characters Idiom and proverb 11 879

Enjoy free Chinese learning resources from us! This series covers idioms and proverbs, which are meaningful and useful in various scenarios. Let’s explore 「沿門託缽」 and its usage below.

The idiom 「沿門託缽」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Generally refers to begging for alms everywhere. Same as “carrying a bowl from door to door”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yán mén tuō bō

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yun4 mun4 tok3 but6

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