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 「司農仰屋」, explained below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「司農仰屋」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
The officials in charge of money and grain were at a loss as to what to do. Describes an empty treasury and financial difficulties.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
sī nóng yǎng wū
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
si1 nung4 yeung5 uk1
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
