Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「數米而炊」, with details below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「數米而炊」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Cook: make fire to cook. Count the grains of rice while cooking. A metaphor for caring about small profits. It also describes the difficulties of life.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shù mǐ ér chuī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sou2/sou3 mai5 yi4 cheui1
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
