We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「短吃少穿」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Introducing the idiom 「短吃少穿」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.
Refers to the lack of food and clothing.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
duǎn chī shǎo chuān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dyun2 hek3 siu2 chyun1
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
