We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「無置錐地」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
The idiom 「無置錐地」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
There is no place to stand the awl. A metaphor for not having even the smallest place. It is often used to describe poverty. Same as “no place to stand”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wú zhì zhuī dì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mou4 ji3 jeui1 dei6/dei2
With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.
