4 characters Idiom and proverb 18 210

Chinese idioms like 「梧鼠技窮」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.

Today, we explore the idiom 「梧鼠技窮」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.

Wu Shu: That is “flying squirrel”, which is a mistake for mole. The power of metaphor is limited.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

wú shǔ jì qióng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ng4 syu2 gei6 kung4

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.