Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「雞蟲得喪」, explained here.
Introducing the Chinese idiom 「雞蟲得喪」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.
A metaphor for small gains and losses that are insignificant. Same as “gains and losses of chickens and insects”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jī chóng dé sàng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gai1 chung4 dak1 song1/song3
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.
