Mastering Chinese involves learning single characters, creating words, and finally, idioms. This free idiom resource introduces 「篳門圭窬」, with its explanation below.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「篳門圭窬」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Same as “Bimen Guidou”. A small household with a wooden door. A metaphor for the residence of the poor.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bì mén guī yú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bat1 mun4 gwai1 yu4
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
