We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「盜蹠之物」, explained below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「盜蹠之物」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Zhi: a person’s name, it is said that he was the leader of the uprising army in the pre-Qin period. In feudal society, he was called Dao Zhi, which refers to a bad person; Wu: an item. Refers to things that thieves have robbed.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dào zhí zhī wù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dou6 jik3 ji1 mat6
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
