Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「剜肉補瘡」 and how to use it.
The Chinese idiom 「剜肉補瘡」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Gouge: dig out with a knife. Dig out the good flesh from the body to heal the wound. A metaphor for only caring about the present and using harmful methods to solve emergencies.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wān ròu bǔ chuāng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wun1 yuk6 bou2 chong1
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.
