Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「釵荊裙布」. Check below for details.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「釵荊裙布」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
The hairpins are made of thorny branches and the skirt is made of coarse cloth. Describes a woman who dresses simply.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chāi jīng qún bù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chaai1 ging1 kwan4 bou3
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.
