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We’re sharing free Chinese learning content with you. Idioms and proverbs, full of meaning, are explored in this series. Today, we present 「土牛木馬」.

Introducing the Chinese idiom 「土牛木馬」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.

A clay cow and a wooden horse. A metaphor for something that is not practical.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tǔ niú mù mǎ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tou2 ngau4 muk6 ma5

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.