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Here, we present the idiom 「兔角龜毛」. Below, you’ll find its explanation and examples of usage.
Rabbits grow horns and turtles grow hair. None of that is true. A metaphor for being in name only.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tù jiǎo guī máo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tou3 gok3 gwai1 mou1/mou4
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
