Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「斧破斨缺」 below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「斧破斨缺」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
斨: A kind of axe in ancient times. Refers to weapons being damaged or incomplete.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fǔ pò qiāng quē
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fu2 po3 cheung1 kyut3
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
