4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 924

Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「毛發絲粟」 below.

Today’s idiom is 「毛發絲粟」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

A metaphor for very small things.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

máo fā sī sù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

mou1/mou4 faat3 si1 suk1

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.