Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「等米下鍋」 below.
The idiom 「等米下鍋」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.
It is a metaphor for living in difficulties and lack of money.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
děng mǐ xià guō
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dang2 mai5 ha6 wo1
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
