The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「斷木掘地」, detailing its meaning and use.
Today’s idiom is 「斷木掘地」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
In ancient times, people cut wood to make pestles and dug holes in the ground to make mortars. Although it is crude, it is also applicable.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
duàn mù jué dì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tyun5 muk6 gwat6 dei6
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
