Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「土階茅屋」. Learn its usage below.
This introduction highlights the idiom 「土階茅屋」, with its meaning and examples explained below.
Dirt steps, thatched houses. A metaphor for simple housing.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tǔ jiē máo wū
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tou2 gaai1 maau4 uk1
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.

