Your free Chinese learning resource is here! This idiom and proverb series introduces phrases rich in meaning. Today, we explain 「針頭線腦」 and its usage.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「針頭線腦」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Needle and thread for sewing. A metaphor for subtle things.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhēn tóu xiàn nǎo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jam1 tau4 sin3 nou5
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
