Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「土龍芻狗」. Check below for details.
This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「土龍芻狗」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
A dragon made of clay and a dog made of straw. A metaphor that does not live up to its name.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tǔ lóng zōu gǒu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tou2 lung4 cho1 gau2
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
