We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「九牛一毫」, with its explanation below.
This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「九牛一毫」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.
A hair from nine cows. It is a metaphor for a very small number in a very large number, which is insignificant.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiǔ niú yī háo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gau2 ngau4 yat1 hou4
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
