Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「補天柱地」, explained here.
Today, we explore the idiom 「補天柱地」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.
Mending the sky, supporting the earth. A metaphor for great achievements.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bǔ tiān zhù dì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bou2 tin1 chyu5 dei6/dei2
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.

