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We’re presenting the idiom 「粗衣惡食」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
Poor food and clothing. Describes a simple life.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
cū yī è shí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chou1 yi1 ok3 sik6
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
