Free Chinese learning, tailored for you! This series highlights idioms and proverbs, useful in many contexts. Let’s explain 「茅茨土階」 and how it’s used.
The Chinese idiom 「茅茨土階」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Thatched roof and mud steps. Describes a simple house or a frugal life.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
máo cí tǔ jiē
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
maau4 chi4 tou2 gaai1
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.

