Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「鬥米尺布」 for better learning.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「鬥米尺布」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Refers to a small amount of food and cloth.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dòu mǐ chǐ bù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dau3 mai5 chek3 bou3
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
