Mastering Chinese involves learning single characters, creating words, and finally, idioms. This free idiom resource introduces 「熬腸刮肚」, with its explanation below.
The idiom 「熬腸刮肚」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
It means to try to be frugal in eating.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
áo cháng guā dù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ngaau4 cheung2 gwaat3 tou5
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.

