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We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「鞠為茂草」, explained below.

The idiom 「鞠為茂草」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Refers to weeds blocking the road. Describes a scene of decay and desolation. Ju is the same as “ju”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jū wéi mào cǎo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

guk1 wai6/wai4 mau6 chou2

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