4 characters Idiom and proverb 2 595

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Here is the Chinese idiom 「土雞瓦狗」, along with its meaning and how it is used.

A metaphor for something that is only in name but not practical. Same as “earthen chicken and tile dog”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tǔ jī wǎ gǒu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tou2 gai1 nga5 gau2

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.