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This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「不勝杯杓」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Unable to withstand: unable to withstand. Ladle: a utensil for scooping things. Cup and ladle: a general term for wine vessels. A metaphor for drinking too much and being drunk.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bù shèng bēi sháo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bat1 sing3 bui1 seuk3
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
